2019 Audi A8 vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2019 Audi A8

2019 Mercedes-Benz S Class

55 TFSI quattro

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AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Convertible	15	24	$169,294	$180,100
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	17	27	$159,283	$169,450
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Sedan	17	26	$140,577	$149,550
S-Class AMG S 65 Convertible	14	21	$238,337	$253,550
S-Class AMG S 65 Coupe	13	21	$226,963	$241,450
S-Class AMG S 65 Sedan	13	22	$218,597	$232,550
S-Class Maybach S 560 4MATIC Sedan	16	25	$160,505	$170,750
S-Class Maybach S 650 Sedan	13	21	$187,906	$199,900
S-Class S 450 4MATIC Sedan	18	28	$88,595	$94,250
S-Class S 450 Sedan	19	28	$85,775	$91,250
S-Class S 560 4MATIC Coupe	17	27	$118,393	$125,950
S-Class S 560 4MATIC Sedan	17	27	$98,089	$104,350
S-Class S 560 Convertible	17	26	$126,242	$134,300
S-Class S 560 Sedan	17	27	$95,269	$101,350
S-Class S 560e Sedan	N/A	N/A	$100,016	$106,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$78,772

$169,294

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$83,800

$180,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1397 / month

$3002 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Audi A8 plots out the course for next-level self-driving cars, and utilizes other technology to advance its luxury and connectivity.

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class delivers effortless power, sublime handling, scads of safety features, and the incontrovertible impression of wealth, tastefully applied.

TCC Likes

Smooth ride
A vastly de-buttoned interior
Refined powertrain

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

TCC Dislikes

Only one engine so far
Styling needle's barely moved
No W-12

Complex infotainment
The Maybach’s less distinct than in the past
Why not pay more?

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

44.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

49.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

37.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

Second Hip Room (in)

53.1

Front Hip Room (in)

60.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.3

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

123.1

115.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.6

75.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

Length, Overall (in)

208.7

198.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.8

15.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

24.3

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.2

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R01

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/45HR19

P285/35YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

R01

Front Tire Size

P255/45HR19

P255/40YR20

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4751

4817

Wheels

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

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

369 @ 1370

664 @ 2750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

4.0 L/243

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

335 @ 5000

603 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.33

Trans Order Code

421

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.50

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

2.47

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.31

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.93

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A8 L

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Body Style

quattro LWB Sedan

4MATIC+ Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.1

9.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

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