Audi S8 (2021 – present) vs Mercedes-Benz EQS (2021 – 2024): specs compared
The Audi S8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 571 hp against 523 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 s against 4.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 209 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 2,220 kg against 2,480 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
S8
2021 – present
|
Mercedes-Benz
EQS
2021 – 2024
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2021 – present | 2021 – 2024 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 571 hp | 333 – 523 hp |
| Torque | 800 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.8 s | 4.3 – 6.2 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.8 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,189 mm | 5,217 mm |
| Width | 1,946 mm | 1,925 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,511 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 3,211 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,220 kg | 2,480 – 2,585 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.