Audi S8 (1996 – 1999) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse AMG (1996 – 1997): specs compared
The Audi S8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 360 hp against 347 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 6.2 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse AMG uses less fuel, from 11.6 L/100 km against 13.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,647 kg against 1,730 kg. At 5,034 mm, the Audi S8 is 216 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse AMG.
| Specification |
Audi
S8
1996 – 1999
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse AMG
1996 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1999 | 1996 – 1997 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 340 – 360 hp | 347 hp |
| Torque | 410 – 430 Nm | 480 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 s | 6.2 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.7 L/100 km | 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,034 mm | 4,818 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,883 mm | 2,832 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 kg | 1,647 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.