Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG (2001) vs Audi A8 (2003 – 2005): specs compared
The Audi A8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 444 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 5.7 s. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG dates from 2001, the Audi A8 from 2003 – 2005.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse AMG
2001
|
Audi
A8
2003 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2001 | 2003 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 444 hp | 220 – 450 hp |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 300 – 650 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 5.1 – 8.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 241 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.4 – 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,161 mm | 5,052 – 5,182 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,445 – 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,086 mm | 2,944 – 3,073 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,670 – 1,960 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.