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Audi A8 D4 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222?

2010–2017 vs 2013–2020 · Sedan vs Sedan

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Audi A8 D42010–2017 · 11 engines · Basis, L, S line, Sport ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2222013–2020 · 10 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Lang, Exclusive LineSpecifications →Listings →
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Audi A8 D42010–2017no listings
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2222013–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length5,137 mm–5,267 mmLength5,116 mm–5,266 mm
Width1,949 mmWidth1,899 mm
Height1,458 mm–1,471 mmHeight1,496 mm
Wheelbase2,992 mm–3,122 mmWheelbase3,035 mm–3,165 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–120 mmGround clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume380 l–510 lTrunk volume510 l–530 l
Curb weight1,830 kg–2,180 kgCurb weight1,935 kg–2,185 kg
Fuel tank82 l–90 lFuel tank70 l–90 l
Engines
Production years2010–2017Production years2013–2020
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan
Number of engines11Number of engines10
Power180–445 kW (245–605 hp)Power170–463 kW (231–630 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–6.3Displacement (l)2.1–6.0
FuelDiesel, Petrol, HybridFuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 3.0 TDI quattroLowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · S8 plus 4.0 TFSI quattroBest 0–100 km/h4 s · S 63 AMG 4MATIC
Top speed305 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim38 · BasisItems in the base trim37 · Standard
Items in the top trim40 · LItems in the top trim39 · Lang
Equipment · Comfort11 · 13
Climate Control, 2-zone—Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Multi-zone Climate Control✓Multi-zone Climate Control—
Rear Air Vents✓Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control—
Adaptive Cruise Control—Adaptive Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking—Automatic Parking✓
Rear Parking Sensors✓Rear Parking Sensors—
Rear-view Camera—Rear-view Camera✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows—Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows—Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering—
Keyless Entry✓Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start✓Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate✓Power Tailgate—
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster—Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension✓Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 6
Leather✓Leather✓
Electric Front Seats✓Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats✓Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory✓Driver's Seat Memory—
Front Seats Memory—Front Seats Memory✓
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel—
Ambient Lighting—Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 5
Touchscreen Display—Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth✓Bluetooth✓
USB Port✓USB Port✓
Navigation System✓Navigation System✓
AUX input✓AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
LED Headlights—LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights✓Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety11 · 9
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag✓Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts—
Autonomous Emergency Braking—Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist—Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist✓Hill Start Assist—
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Alarm—Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels✓R18 Wheels—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A8 D4 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222?

Length: Audi A8 D4 5,267 mm, Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222 5,266 mm (a 1 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,122 vs 3,165 mm. Boot: 510 vs 530 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A8 D4 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222?

The most frugal Audi A8 D4 uses 5.9 l/100 km (3.0 TDI quattro); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222 4.4 l/100 km (S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID).

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D4 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222?

The strongest Audi A8 D4 makes 445 kW (605 hp) (S8 plus 4.0 TFSI quattro); the strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222 463 kW (630 hp) (S 65 AMG).

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