Audi A8 (2005 – 2009) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (2005 – 2009): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 517 hp against 450 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.1 s. The Audi A8 is the lighter car, from 1,690 kg against 1,880 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A8
2005 – 2009
|
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2009 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 232 – 450 hp | 235 – 517 hp |
| Torque | 329 – 650 Nm | 350 – 830 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 – 7.8 s | 4.6 – 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 243 – 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 14.7 L/100 km | 8.3 – 14.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,062 – 5,182 mm | 5,075 – 5,207 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,445 – 1,455 mm | 1,473 – 1,483 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,944 – 3,073 mm | 3,035 – 3,165 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,690 – 1,960 kg | 1,880 – 2,180 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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