Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (2013 – 2017) vs Audi A8 (2013 – 2017): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 530 hp against 500 hp. It uses less fuel, from 2.8 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. The Audi A8 is the lighter car, from 1,830 kg against 1,925 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
2013 – 2017
|
Audi
A8
2013 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2017 | 2013 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 16 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 231 – 530 hp | 207 – 500 hp |
| Torque | 370 – 830 Nm | 350 – 800 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 7.6 s | 4.6 – 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 240 – 249 km/h | 209 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 2.8 – 11.3 L/100 km | 5.9 – 11.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,116 – 5,245 mm | 5,136 – 5,268 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,948 mm |
| Height | 1,496 mm | 1,461 – 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 – 3,165 mm | 2,992 – 3,122 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,925 – 2,215 kg | 1,830 – 2,120 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.