Audi A8 (D2) (1999 – 2002) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG (1999 – 2002): specs compared

The Audi A8 (D2) is the more powerful of the two, with up to 420 hp against 354 hp. It uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 13.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,510 kg against 1,899 kg.

Specification Audi A8 (D2) Audi A8 (D2) 1999 – 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG 1999 – 2002
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 1999 – 2002 1999 – 2002
Body style — —
Variants 15 1
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD · AWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 150 – 420 hp 354 hp
Torque 280 – 550 Nm 530 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.8 – 11.1 s 5.7 s
Top speed 212 – 249 km/h 250 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 7.2 – 14.6 L/100 km 13.0 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 5,034 mm 5,042 mm
Width 1,880 mm 1,854 mm
Height 1,440 mm 1,445 mm
Wheelbase 2,883 mm 2,964 mm
Curb weight 1,510 – 1,940 kg 1,899 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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