Audi A8 (2010 – 2013) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (2009 – 2013): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 517 hp against 500 hp. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. The Audi A8 is the lighter car, from 1,830 kg against 1,895 kg. At 50,927 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 45,659 mm longer than the Audi A8.
| Specification |
Audi
A8
2010 – 2013
|
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
2009 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2013 | 2009 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 28 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 207 – 500 hp | 204 – 517 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 800 Nm | 350 – 830 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 – 7.9 s | 4.6 – 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 249 km/h | 240 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 11.9 L/100 km | 5.7 – 14.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,136 – 5,268 mm | 5,080 – 50,927 mm |
| Width | 1,948 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,461 – 1,471 mm | 1,422 – 1,478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,992 – 3,122 mm | 3,035 – 3,165 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,830 – 2,120 kg | 1,895 – 2,210 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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