2016 Audi A8 vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2016 Audi A8

2016 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	19	29	N/A	N/A
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 3.0L TDI	24	36	$79,236	$85,200
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 3.0T	19	29	$75,796	$81,500
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 4.0T Sport	18	29	$84,166	$90,500
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 6.3L	14	22	$128,248	$137,900
S8 4-Door Sedan	15	25	$106,858	$114,900
S8 4-Door Sedan Plus	16	25	$106,858	$114,900

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2-Door Coupe AMG S 63 4MATIC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S-Class 2-Door Coupe AMG S 63 4MATIC	15	23	$151,729	$163,150
S-Class 2-Door Coupe AMG S 65 RWD	13	20	$217,667	$234,050
S-Class 2-Door Coupe S 550 4MATIC	16	24	$113,042	$121,550
S-Class 4-Door Sedan AMG S 63 4MATIC	15	23	$133,223	$143,250
S-Class 4-Door Sedan AMG S 65 RWD	13	20	$208,925	$224,650
S-Class 4-Door Sedan Maybach S 600 RWD	13	20	$176,096	$189,350
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 550 4MATIC	16	26	$91,745	$98,650
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 550 Plug-In Hybrid RWD	N/A	N/A	$88,955	$95,650
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 550 RWD	17	26	$88,955	$95,650
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 600 RWD	14	21	$157,217	$169,050

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$75,796

$151,729

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$81,500

$163,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

N/A

$2719 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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9.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Audi S8 pairs thrilling acceleration with excellent big-car handling and discreet luxury.

Coupe, Cabriolet, and Maybach versions—and even a Plug-In Hybrid—make the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class far more diverse and adventurous than it used to be; it's now not just a flagship sedan, but a family of flagships.

TCC Likes

Dazzling cockpit finishes
Sober styling
High-speed in-car data

Forceful, smooth powertrains
A true first-class seating experience
Attention to the finest details

TCC Dislikes

MMI's multiple entry modes can be confusing
So many features, requires its own prep course

Steering lacks feedback
Hybrid drives heavy

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

115.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

60.6

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

36.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

54.1

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

202.2

198.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

117.8

115.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.7

75.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.2

10.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

20.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/45HR19

P255/45YR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/45HR19

P285/40YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4365

4678

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

20 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

20 X 8.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

325 @ 2900

664 @ 2250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

5.5 L/333

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

333 @ 5500

577 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.34

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.20

2.47

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.89

Trans Order Code

427

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A8

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Body Style

quattro Sedan

4MATIC Coupe

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

8.2

9.8

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