Audi S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz AMG S
$130,000
$163,150
Highlights
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$130,000
|
$163,150
|
| Engine Type |
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
|
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-8
|
| MPG |
15 City / 24 Hwy
|
15 City / 23 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
563 hp
|
577 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
590 @ 2500
|
664 @ 2250
|
| Engine Type |
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
|
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-8
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
563 @ 6000
|
577 @ 5500
|
| Displacement |
4.0 L/244
|
5.5 L/333
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
15 City / 24 Hwy
|
15 City / 23 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
21 X 9 in
|
20 X 9.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
N/A
|
| Front Tire Size |
P265/35YR21
|
P255/45YR20
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
21 X 9 in
|
20 X 8.5 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P265/35YR21
|
P285/40YR20
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
42 ft
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S | |
|---|---|---|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
13 ft³
|
10 ft³
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
44 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
64 in
|
65 in
|
| Length, Overall |
209 in
|
199 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
54 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
64 in
|
65 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
123 in
|
116 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
59 in
|
61 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
37 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
59 in
|
56 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
77 in
|
75 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
22 gal
|
21 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
5,126 lbs
|
4,678 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
380
|
520
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
150
|
Brakes
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
14 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
16 in
|
15 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Audi S8 or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S?
The 2027 Audi S8 and the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S both get 18 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Audi S8 or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S?
The 2027 Audi S8 is cheaper than the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S with a $130,000 starting MSRP versus a $163,150 starting MSRP.
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