Audi A8 (2017 – 2022) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (2017 – 2020): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 530 hp against 449 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 4.9 s. The Audi A8 uses less fuel, from 2.5 L/100 km against 2.8 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the lighter car, from 1,925 kg against 1,975 kg. At 5,301 mm, the Audi A8 is 56 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Audi
A8
2017 – 2022
|
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
2017 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2022 | 2017 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 16 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 286 – 449 hp | 204 – 530 hp |
| Torque | 500 – 600 Nm | 370 – 830 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 5.9 s | 4.6 – 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 240 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 2.5 – 7.5 L/100 km | 2.8 – 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,171 – 5,301 mm | 5,116 – 5,245 mm |
| Width | 1,946 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,473 – 1,486 mm | 1,496 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 – 3,127 mm | 3,035 – 3,165 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,975 – 2,330 kg | 1,925 – 2,215 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.