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Audi A8 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The Audi A8 leads on CO₂ emissions (245 g/km vs 305 g/km). The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is ahead on power (612 hp vs 571 hp). The Audi A8 starts at €228,430, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class at €312,583.

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Audi A8 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class — key specifications
SpecAudi A8Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Power571 hp612 hp
Torque800 Nm850 Nm
0–100 km/h3.84.0
Top speed250 km/h250 km/h
Consumption10.711.0
CO₂245 g/km305 g/km
Price228430312583
FuelPetrolPetrol

Figures are for the representative variant of each model; the best value in each row is highlighted.