Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG (2006 – 2010) vs Audi S8 (2006 – 2011): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 514 hp against 450 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 5.1 s. The Audi S8 uses less fuel, from 13.4 L/100 km against 14.5 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG is the lighter car, from 1,905 kg against 1,940 kg. At 5,062 mm, the Audi S8 is 147 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CLS AMG
2006 – 2010
|
Audi
S8
2006 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2010 | 2006 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 514 hp | 450 hp |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 540 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 s | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 249 – 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.5 L/100 km | 13.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 5,062 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,897 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,944 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,905 kg | 1,940 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.