Audi S8 (1999 – 2003) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The Audi S8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 360 hp against 354 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.7 s. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG uses less fuel, from 13.0 L/100 km against 13.7 L/100 km. The Audi S8 is the lighter car, from 1,730 kg against 1,899 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
S8
1999 – 2003
|
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse AMG
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2003 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 360 hp | 354 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 530 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.7 L/100 km | 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,034 mm | 5,042 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,883 mm | 2,964 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 kg | 1,899 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.