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

2014 Audi A8

2014 Lexus LS

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

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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

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8.6

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9.4

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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.

TCC Likes

Styling's subdued, but not soporific
Cockpit has real panache
All-day comfort from front seats--delivered 18 or 22 ways

Excellent Mark Levinson sound option
Limousine-like rear seat (L models)
A smooth cabin to go with a smooth ride

Attention to minute details
Forceful V-8 engine
Available all-wheel drive

TCC Dislikes

Knee room in relative short supply in SWB A8
Dynamic mode's a bit hefty in feel
MMI requires training

Transmission doesn't always behave
Hybrid gives up a lot of trunk space
F Sport isn't as tuned as we'd hoped

Only one engine choice, for now
Steering lacks feedback

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

23 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

58.5

59.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

35.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

43.7

41.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

39.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

56.9

59.1

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

39.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

115.1

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

23.8

22.2

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

H23

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/45HR19

P235/50VR18

P255/45HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

H23

Front Tire Size

P255/45HR19

P235/50VR18

P255/45HR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4365

4651

4773

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

18 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

18 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Full-Size

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

100

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

Engine

Displacement

3.0 L/183

4.6 L/281

4.7 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

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

325 @ 2900

347 @ 4100

516 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

19 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

26 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

16 (Est)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.13

2.65

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.86

1.92

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.69

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.23

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

2.18

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.72

2.86

Trans Order Code

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

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.60

4.38

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

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.5 (Est)

10.2 (Est)

9.6 (Est)

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