2016 Audi S8 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

2016 Audi S8 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Front Left Comparison2016 Audi S8 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Front Left Comparison
2016 Audi S8 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Rear Right Comparison2016 Audi S8 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Audi S8 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Dashboard Comparison2016 Audi S8 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Dashboard Comparison

What is the main difference between S8 and S-Class?

Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, there is a $19,900 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 Audi S8, a newer vehicle by three model years, has a higher starting price than the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. And finally, a bigger engine usually means less mpg. But the 2016 S8 has a more powerful engine and it gets 1 more mpg than the 2013 S-Class. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 4.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 4.7 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$114,900
$95,000
Engine
Engine
4.0L V-8 Twin-Turbo
4.7L V-8 Twin-Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
520 hp
429 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
3.7 sec
4.8 sec
City MPG
City MPG
15 MPG
15 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
25 MPG
25 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
18 MPG
19 MPG
Width
Width
83.1 in
83.5 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.7 in
73.7 in
Length
Length
202.4 - 202.6 in
206.5 in
Height
Height
57.4 - 57.5 in
58.0 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
117.8 - 117.9 in
124.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
107.8 - 107.9 ft2
105.7 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.2 in
37.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
41.9 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.1 in
57.8 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
39.1 in
38.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.7 in
42.3 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.8 in
56.9 in

Costs

2016 Audi S8

2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,850
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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