Audi S8 (1999 – 2003) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1998 – 2002): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 367 hp against 360 hp. The Audi S8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 6.3 s. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 8.3 L/100 km against 13.7 L/100 km. The Audi S8 is the lighter car, from 1,730 kg against 1,770 kg. At 5,169 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 135 mm longer than the Audi S8.
| Specification |
Audi
S8
1999 – 2003
|
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2003 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 360 hp | 197 – 367 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 315 – 560 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 6.3 – 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 229 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.7 L/100 km | 8.3 – 13.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,034 mm | 5,042 – 5,169 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,883 mm | 2,964 – 3,086 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 kg | 1,770 – 2,010 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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