Compare Audi S8 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan

Engine

4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas

Engine

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 15 MPG

Hwy: 23 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 20 MPG

Hwy: 28 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

21.7 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

22.2 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

12.5 ft³

Trunk Volume

12.9 ft³

2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Aft View

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Horsepower

563 hp @ 6000 rpm

429 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

590 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

5,302 lbs

N/A

Fuel Economy

Combined

18 MPG

23 MPG

City

15 MPG

20 MPG

Highway

23 MPG

28 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8 Tons/yr

7.7 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

21.7 gallons

22.2 gallons

Cruising Range City

325.5 miles

444 miles

Cruising Range Highway

499.1 miles

621.6 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

209 in

208.2 in

Height

58.6 in

59.2 in

Max Width

76.6 in

76.9 in

Front Width

64.1 in

65.2 in

Rear Width

63.7 in

66.3 in

Wheelbase

123.2 in

126.6 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

5.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.5 in

41 in

Front Seat Headroom

38.3 in

39.3 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

59.1 in

59.7 in

Front Seat Hip Room

N/A

62.7 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

44.3 in

44 in

Rear Seat Headroom

38.5 in

N/A

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

57.6 in

57.8 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

N/A

61.9 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

12.5 ft³

12.9 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

42.3 ft

42 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

20" x 9"

19" x 8.5"

Rear Wheel Size

20" x 9"

19" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Multi-Link

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P265/40YR20

P255/45HR19

Rear Tire

P265/40YR20

P255/45HR19

Spare Tire

Compact

N/A

Standard Exterior Colors

Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
District Green Metallic
Firmament Blue Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Ultra Blue Metallic
Vesuvius Gray Metallic

Black
Cirrus Silver
Emerald Green
Graphite Grey
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Mojave Silver
Nautical Blue
Obsidian Black
Onyx Black
Rubellite Red
Selenite Grey

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A

MANUFAKTUR Diamond White
MANUFAKTUR Kalahari Gold
MANUFAKTUR Cashmere White Magno
MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Magno

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
Cognac Brown, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
Merlot Red, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery

Black, Leather Upholstery
Macchiato/Magma Grey, Leather Upholstery
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Sienna Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A

Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Macchiato Beige/Grey, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Sienna Brown/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Black, Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery
Carmine Red/Black, Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery
Macchiato/Magma Grey, Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery
Sienna Brown/Black, Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery
Silver Grey/Black, Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Standard

Premium Sound System

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Standard

Automatic Parking

Optional

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Standard

Not Available

Cooled Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Standard

Not Available

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Standard

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Not Available

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Seat-Massage

Standard

Rear A/C

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Optional

Not Available

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Not Available

Standard

ABS

Standard

Night Vision

Optional

Not Available

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

8 Years / 100,000 Miles

8 Years / 80,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Compare Audi S8 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary