Audi A8 D3 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220?

2002–2010 vs 1998–2005 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: A8 D3 5,192 mm, S-Klasa W220 5,158 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: A8 D3 8 l/100 km, S-Klasa W220 8 l/100 km.
Power: A8 D3 154–331 kW, S-Klasa W220 145–368 kW.
Standard equipment: A8 D3 38 items (Basis), S-Klasa W220 35 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A8 D32002–2010 · 11 engines · Basis, Exclusive, Lang, S8Specifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2201998–2005 · 11 engines · Standard, Lang, AMG Sportpaket, designoSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A8 D32002–2010no listings	Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2201998–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,051 mm–5,192 mm	Length5,038 mm–5,158 mm
Width	Width1,894 mm	Width1,855 mm
Height	Height1,444 mm–1,455 mm	Height1,444 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,944 mm–3,074 mm	Wheelbase2,965 mm–3,085 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,750 kg–2,070 kg	Curb weight1,770 kg–2,090 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank90 l	Fuel tank88 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2010	Production years1998–2005
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines11
Power	Power154–331 kW (209–450 hp)	Power145–368 kW (197–500 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.8–6.0	Displacement (l)2.8–5.8
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8 l/100 km · 3.0 TDI quattro	Lowest consumption8 l/100 km · S 320 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · S8 5.2 FSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.8 s · S 600
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Basis	Items in the base trim35 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim37 · Lang
Equipment · Comfort10 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control✓	Multi-zone Climate Control—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior7 · 6
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Front Seats Lumbar Support	Front Seats Lumbar Support✓	Front Seats Lumbar Support—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory✓	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest—	Rear Armrest✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 6
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A8 D3 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220?

Length: Audi A8 D3 5,192 mm, Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220 5,158 mm (a 34 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,074 vs 3,085 mm. Boot: 500 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A8 D3 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220?

The most frugal Audi A8 D3 uses 8 l/100 km (3.0 TDI quattro); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220 8 l/100 km (S 320 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D3 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220?

The strongest Audi A8 D3 makes 331 kW (450 hp) (6.0 W12 quattro); the strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220 368 kW (500 hp) (S 600).

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