Compare 2014 Audi A8 vs 2014 Lexus LS vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2014 Audi A8
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2014 Lexus LS
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2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class
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4-Door Sedan 3.0T
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
A8 4-Door Sedan 3.0T 18 28 $69,844 $75,100
A8 4-Door Sedan 4.0T 17 28 $78,028 $83,900
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 3.0L TDI 24 36 $76,727 $82,500
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 3.0T 18 28 $73,284 $78,800
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 4.0T 16 26 $81,468 $87,600
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 6.3L 13 21 $126,388 $135,900
S8 4-Door Sedan 15 26 $104,627 $112,500
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4-Door Sedan AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
LS 460 4-Door Sedan AWD 16 23 $69,079 $75,085
LS 460 4-Door Sedan L AWD 16 23 $75,371 $81,925
LS 460 4-Door Sedan L RWD 16 24 $72,164 $78,440
LS 460 4-Door Sedan RWD 16 24 $66,368 $72,140
LS 600h L 4-Door Sedan Hybrid 19 23 $110,456 $120,060
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4-Door Sedan S 550 4MATIC
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 550 4MATIC 16 26 $89,187 $95,900
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 550 RWD 17 25 $86,397 $92,900
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 63 AMG 4MATIC 15 23 $129,735 $139,500
Pricing
Invoice Price
$69,844
$69,079
$89,187
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$75,100
$75,085
$95,900
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1252 / month
$1251 / month
$1598 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
9.0
8.6
9.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
With TDI range and captivating connectivity, the 2014 Audi A8 adds very long-distance touring to its considerable portfolio of talents. The Lexus LS is all about build quality and comfort for the long-haul, though its F Sport trim dials up the fun factor slightly. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class makes an emotional appeal for its claim as the best sedan in the world, and we're feeling it.
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Fuel Economy
City
18 mpg 16 mpg 16 mpg
Highway
28 mpg 23 mpg 26 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Midsize Cars Large Cars
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
115.1 - -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.1 58.5 59.7
Second Leg Room (in)
38.7 35.8 43
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Leg Room (in)
41.4 43.7 41.4
Second Head Room (in)
38.1 38 39.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.8 56.9 59.1
Front Head Room (in)
37.2 38 39.7
Front Hip Room (in)
- 55.4 -
Second Hip Room (in)
- 55.5 -
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
202.2 200 206.5
Height, Overall (in)
57.5 58.3 58.8
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.4 63.6 64.5
Wheelbase (in)
117.8 116.9 124.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
76.7 73.8 74.8
Track Width, Front (in)
64.7 63.6 63.9
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 5.1 5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.2 18 -
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14 14 13.2
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 13.1 11.8
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
23.8 22.2 21.1
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.4 37.4 40
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P255/45HR19 P235/50VR18 P255/45HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact Full-Size NA
Front Tire Order Code
H23 NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P255/45HR19 P235/50VR18 P255/45HR18
Rear Tire Order Code
H23 NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4365 4651 4773
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Full-Size NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 X 9 18 X 7.5 18 X 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 X 9 18 X 7.5 18 X 8.5
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
190 100 150
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- - 520
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
325 @ 2900 347 @ 4100 516 @ 1800
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
3.0 L/183 4.6 L/281 4.6 L/285
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
333 @ 5500 360 @ 6400 449 @ 5250
Engine Type
Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 Premium Unleaded V-8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 18 19 (Est)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28 23 26 (Est)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18 16 16 (Est)
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 4.60 4.38
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.20 3.13 2.65
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 1.86 1.92
Trans Type
8 8 7
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.69 -
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28 1.23 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.32 2.18 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 2.72 2.86
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.82 0.73
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.46 1.37
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 0.82
Summary
Vehicle Name
Audi A8 Lexus LS 460 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Body Style
quattro Sedan Sedan 4MATIC Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.5 (Est) 10.2 (Est) 9.6 (Est)

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