Audi A8 D5 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222?

2017–present vs 2013–2020 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: A8 D5 5,192 mm, S-Klasa W222 5,266 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: A8 D5 505 l, S-Klasa W222 530 l.
Lowest consumption: A8 D5 2.5 l/100 km, S-Klasa W222 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: A8 D5 210–420 kW, S-Klasa W222 170–463 kW.
Standard equipment: A8 D5 40 items (Basis), S-Klasa W222 37 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A8 D52017–present · 6 engines · Basis, L, Advance, BusinessSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2222013–2020 · 10 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Lang, Exclusive LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A8 D52017–presentno listings	Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2222013–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,172 mm–5,192 mm	Length5,116 mm–5,266 mm
Width	Width1,945 mm	Width1,899 mm
Height	Height1,473 mm	Height1,496 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,998 mm	Wheelbase3,035 mm–3,165 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l–505 l	Trunk volume510 l–530 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,895 kg–2,265 kg	Curb weight1,935 kg–2,185 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–82 l	Fuel tank70 l–90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2017–present	Production years2013–2020
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines10
Power	Power210–420 kW (286–571 hp)	Power170–463 kW (231–630 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–4.0	Displacement (l)2.1–6.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption2.5 l/100 km · 60 TFSI e quattro	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · S8 4.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4 s · S 63 AMG 4MATIC
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim40 · Basis	Items in the base trim37 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim45 · L	Items in the top trim39 · Lang
Equipment · Comfort12 · 13
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✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control✓	Adaptive Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking—	Automatic Parking✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera✓
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✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate✓	Power Tailgate—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 6
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory✓	Driver's Seat Memory—
Front Seats Memory	Front Seats Memory—	Front Seats Memory✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting—	Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 9
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—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A8 D5 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222?

Length: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222 5,266 mm, Audi A8 D5 5,192 mm (a 74 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,165 vs 2,998 mm. Boot: 530 vs 505 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A8 D5 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222?

The most frugal Audi A8 D5 uses 2.5 l/100 km (60 TFSI e quattro); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222 4.4 l/100 km (S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID).

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D5 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222?

The strongest Audi A8 D5 makes 420 kW (571 hp) (S8 4.0 TFSI quattro); the strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222 463 kW (630 hp) (S 65 AMG).

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