Audi A8 engine produces 23 HP less power than Mercedes S class. Despite less power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.8
6.8
Audi A8 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
82 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1050 km in combined cycle
1020 km in combined cycle
1300 km on highway
1070 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
5.14 m
5.25 m
Width:
1.95 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.50 m
Audi A8 is 11 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
490 litres
510 litres
Audi A8 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class.