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Audi S8
2021 Audi S8
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$130,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan
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$109,800
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.1
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Overview

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: 13 MPG
Hwy: 22 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
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

Photos

Audi S8
2020-2021 Audi S8 Rear Angle View
2020-2021 Audi S8 Steering Wheel Controls
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan
Rear Angle View
Central Console
25
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Horsepower
563 hp @ 6000 rpm
429 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque
590 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
5,302 lbs
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
16 MPG
N/A
City
13 MPG
N/A
Highway
22 MPG
N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
11.1 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gallons
22.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
282.1 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
477.4 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

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
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.5 in
N/A
Front Seat Headroom
38.3 in
39.7 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
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
38.5 in
39.5 in
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

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
42.3 ft
42 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
21" x 9"
19" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size
21" x 9"
19" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P265/35R21
P
Rear Tire
P265/35R21
P
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Black
  • Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
  • Florett Silver Metallic
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Monsoon Gray Metallic
  • Moonlight Blue Metallic
  • Mythos Black Metallic
  • Navarra Blue Metallic
  • Savannah Beige Metallic
  • Seville Red Metallic
  • Terra Gray Metallic
  • Vesuvius Gray Metallic
  • Anthracite Blue
  • Black
  • Cirrus Silver
  • Emerald Green
  • Graphite Grey
  • Mojave Silver
  • Obsidian Black
  • Onyx Black
  • Rubellite Red
  • Selenite Grey

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
designo Diamond White

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
  • Merlot Red, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
  • Nutmeg Brown, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
  • Saiga Beige, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
  • Sarder Brown, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato/Magma Grey, Leather Upholstery
  • Sienna Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato/Magma 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

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Standard
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Optional
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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