Compare 2013 Audi A8 vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2013 Audi A8
2013 Mercedes-Benz S Class
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4-Door Sedan 3.0L
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
A8 4-Door Sedan 3.0L 18 28 $67,146 $72,200
A8 4-Door Sedan 4.0L 18 28 $75,238 $80,900
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 3.0L 18 28 $73,007 $78,500
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 4.0L 18 28 $81,096 $87,200
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 6.3L 13 21 $125,087 $134,500
S8 4-Door Sedan 15 26 $102,300 $110,000
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4-Door Sedan S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 21 31 $86,490 $93,000
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 400 Hybrid RWD 19 25 $85,886 $92,350
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 550 4MATIC 15 24 $91,140 $98,000
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 550 RWD 15 25 $88,350 $95,000
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 600 RWD 12 19 $149,079 $160,300
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 63 AMG RWD 15 23 $130,200 $140,000
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 65 AMG RWD 12 19 $197,160 $212,000
Pricing
Invoice Price
$67,146
$86,490
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$72,200
$93,000
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1203 / month
$1550 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
9.0
9.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
Peerless cabins, advanced connectivity, and athletic road feel give the 2013 Audi A8 a few weapons in its battle with the luxosedan titans. Covering its wide range of performance personalities, all with superb comfort and some of the world's top in-car tech, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S Class is one model you'll be as happy to be in as to be seen in.
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Fuel Economy
City
18 mpg 21 mpg
Highway
28 mpg 31 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Large
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 60.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.1 59.1
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- TBD - 109.000
Second Head Room (in)
38.1 38.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.8 58.7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.4 41.9
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 60.8
Second Leg Room (in)
37.7 42.3
Front Head Room (in)
37.2 37.8
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
64.7 63.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 5.75
Length, Overall (in)
202.2 206.5
Height, Overall (in)
57.5 58.0
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.4 63.2
Wheelbase (in)
117.8 124.6
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
76.7 73.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.2 16.4
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x - TBD - 11.8 x 0.9
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.0 x - TBD - 13.2 x 1.25
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
23.8 23.8
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.1 17.83
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.4 40.0
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 2.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
H23 NA
Front Tire Size
P255/45R19 P255/45R18
Spare Tire Size
Compact - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code
H23 NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P255/45R19 P255/45R18
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4398 4784
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x 9.0 18 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 9.0 18 x 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel - TBD -
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
11.5 - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
92 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
190 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
325 @ 2900 455 @ 2400
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
3.0L/182 3.0L/182
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
333 @ 5500 240 @ 3600
Engine Type
Supercharged Gas V6 Turbocharged Diesel V6
Fuel System
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28 31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18 21
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 25
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.106 1.92
Trans Type
8 7
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.285 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.317 3.42
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.667 -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.143 2.86
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.204 3.07
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.667 1.37
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/Manual Shift Automatic
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.000 0.82
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.839 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.714 4.38
Summary
Vehicle Name
Audi A8 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Body Style
Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Trapezoidal-Link Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
5-Link Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- TBD - 5
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.0 8.5

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