Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (2013 – 2017) vs Audi S8 (2013 – 2019): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 530 hp against 520 hp. The Audi S8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 4.6 s. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 2.8 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,925 kg against 2,050 kg. At 5,245 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 99 mm longer than the Audi S8.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
2013 – 2017
|
Audi
S8
2013 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2017 | 2013 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 1 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 231 – 530 hp | 519 hp |
| Torque | 370 – 830 Nm | 649 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 7.6 s | 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 240 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 2.8 – 11.3 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,116 – 5,245 mm | 5,146 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,948 mm |
| Height | 1,496 mm | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 – 3,165 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,925 – 2,215 kg | 2,050 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.