2010 Audi A8 vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2010 Audi A8

2022 Mercedes-Benz S Class

#2 in Coupes

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4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A8 4-Door Sedan	16	23	$69,331	$74,550
A8 L 4-Door Sedan	16	23	$72,912	$78,400

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Maybach S 580 4MATIC Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S-Class Maybach S 580 4MATIC Sedan	15	24	$174,731	$184,900
S-Class S 500 4MATIC Sedan	21	30	$104,990	$111,100
S-Class S 580 4MATIC Sedan	16	25	$111,227	$117,700

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Invoice Price

$69,331

$174,731

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$74,550

$184,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1243 / month

$3082 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2010 Audi A8 and A8 L wear its subtle suit well-and outhandles some of its more exotic-looking competition.

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class remains the luxury benchmark, with the ride, comfort, power, and technology to prove it.

TCC Likes

Nimble handling
Great front seats
Vast rear-seat room (A8 L)

Smooth power
Unparalleled comfort
Built to the highest standard

TCC Dislikes

Looks a bit stale
No more high-performance S8
Lacks brand presence

No coupe, convertible, or AMG this year
Noticeable body lean
High prices

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

61.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

59.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

114.9

Second Head Room (in)

38.0

38.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

62.7

Second Leg Room (in)

37.6

Front Head Room (in)

37.3

39.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

65.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.72

Length, Overall (in)

199.3

215.3

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

59.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.6

66.3

Wheelbase (in)

121.0

133.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.6

12.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2 x 0.87

14.4

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2 x 1.34

15.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

23.8

20.1

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.0

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

HT2

R02

Front Tire Size

P255/40HR19

P255/45VR19

Spare Tire Size

P255/40HR19

Front Tire Order Code

HT2

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

HT2

Rear Tire Size

P255/40HR19

P255/45VR19

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4409

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 8.5

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

19 x 8.5

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 8.5

19 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Alloy

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

12.7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

325 @ 3500

516 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

4.2L/254

4.0 L/243

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

350 @ 6800

496 @ 5500

Engine Type

Gas V8

Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8

Fuel System

FSI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.31

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.40

4.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.34

3.33

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.31

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.17

5.50

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A8

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

4MATIC Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Adaptive Air

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Adaptive Air

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.4

9.8

2010 Audi A8

2022 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2022 S-Class is available
Lease: From $1,619/mo.
Rebate: No cash rebates
Financing: No APR offers

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