Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (2020 – 2025) vs Audi A8 (2021 – present): specs compared
The Audi A8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 460 hp against 435 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 4.9 s. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,995 kg against 2,045 kg. At 5,288 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 99 mm longer than the Audi A8.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
2020 – 2025
|
Audi
A8
2021 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2020 – 2025 | 2021 – present |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Hybrid | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 286 – 435 hp | 340 – 460 hp |
| Torque | 500 – 700 Nm | 500 – 660 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 6.4 s | 4.4 – 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 – 8.9 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,179 – 5,288 mm | 5,189 mm |
| Width | 1,953 mm | 1,946 mm |
| Height | 1,504 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,106 – 3,261 mm | 2,997 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,995 – 2,090 kg | 2,045 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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