Audi A8 L vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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Overview
| Specs Score | 66 / 100 | 83 / 100 Better Specs |
General
| Model | A8 L | S-Class |
| Type | Luxury Sedan | Luxury Sedan |
| Colors | Terra Grey Metallic, Glacier White, Vesuvius Grey, District Green Metallic, Firmament Blue Metallic, Floret Silver Metallic, Manhattan Gray Metallic, Mythos Black Metallic | |
| Warranty Details | 2 years, Unlimited Kms | 3 years, Unlimited Kms |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | 55 TFSI Quattro Tiptronic V6 Engine | 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 |
| Engine Displacement | 2995 cc | 3982 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 |
| Motor Power | 450 kW | |
| Maximum Power | 335.26 bhp @ 5000-6400rpm | 791.2 bhp |
| Maximum Torque | 500 Nm @ 1370-4500rpm | 900 Nm |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | |
| Transmission Type | Automatic, Tiptronic | Automatic (DCT) |
| Manual Mode In Automatic | Yes | |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Supply System | Direct Injection | |
| Mild Hybrid | Yes | |
| Gear Box | 8 Speed Automatic Gear Box | 9 Speed Automatic (DCT) Gear Box |
| Drive Type | All Wheel Drive (AWD) | All Wheel Drive (AWD) |
| Clutch Type | Hydraulic Torque Converter with Lock-up Clutch | |
| Extra Features | V6 Engine, Roller Cam Follower, Continuous Intake and Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment, Hydraulic Valve-Play Compensation / 2/2 Inlet/Exhaust Valves Per Cylinder, Engine management (Direct Injection, Lambda Control, Knock Control, Turbocharger, Intercooler), Exhaust Emission Control (Close-Coupled Catalytic Converter, Oxygen Sensor), Quattro Permanent All-wheel Drive With Self-locking Center Differential |
Battery Details
| Battery | 13.1 kWh, Li-ion |
Performance Details
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration Details | 0 To 100 km/h in 5.7 Sec | 0 To 100 kmph in 3.3 sec |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Hybrid |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Handling Details
| Front Suspension | Five-link Front Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar; Air Spring Suspension | Four-Link with Air Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Rear Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar; Air Spring Suspension | Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs |
| Steering Type | Electric, Electromechanical Progressive Steering | Electric |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Yes, Tilt, Telescopic |
| Brake Type | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
| Turning Radius | 12.38 m |
Body Design Details
| Gross Weight | 2950 kg | 3145 kg |
| Kerb Weight | 2480 kg | 2595 kg |
| Length | 5320 mm | 5336 mm |
| Width | 2130 mm | 2130 mm |
| Height | 1488 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheel Base | 3128 mm | 3216 mm |
| Headroom | 1051 mm (Front), 995 mm (Rear) | |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Tyre Size | 255/45 R19 104 Y | 20 inch |
| Spare Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Number Of Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater | 5 Seater |
| Boot Space | 505 L | 305 L |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Engine Start/Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | Yes | |
| Idle Start/Stop System | Yes | |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes, 4 Zone | Yes, 4 Zone |
| Air Purifier | Yes, Air Ionizer and Aromatization | Yes |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | Yes |
| One Touch Power Windows | All Windows | |
| Remote Boot Opener | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Boot Opener | Yes | Yes, with Hands Free Access |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes | |
| Boot Light | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes, with Speed Limiter | |
| Inbuilt Navigation System | Yes, MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch Response | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Yes, Comfort Key With Sensor-Controlled Luggage Compartment Release Without Safelock | Yes |
| Glove Box Cooling | Yes | |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes, Hey Mercedes |
| Central Console Armrest | Yes, Comfort Center Armrest | Yes, Leather Wrapped with Storage and Ashtray |
| Tailgate Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Change Indicator | Yes | |
| Autonomous Parking | Semi | |
| Power Outlet 12V | Front | Front & Rear |
| USB Charging Port Front | Yes | Yes, x4 Type-C |
| USB Charging Port Rear | Yes | Yes, x2 |
| Foldable Rear Seat | Yes, 40:20:40 Foldable Seat | |
| Seat Features | Massage Seats, Heated Seats Front, Heated Seats Rear, Memory Functions For Seat, Seat Lumbar Support | Massage Seats, Heated Seats Front, Heated Seats Rear, Memory Functions For Seat, Seat Lumbar Support |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | Driver & Passenger Side |
| Vanity Mirror Lights | Driver & Passenger Side | Driver & Passenger Side |
| Passenger Accessories | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Rear Windshield Curtain | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Rear Windshield Curtain |
| Adjustable Headrest | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Bottle Holder | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Cup Holder | Front Centre, Rear | Front Centre, Rear |
| Dead Pedal | Yes | |
| Steering Features | 2-Spoke, Leather Wrapped, Paddle Shifters | 3-Spoke, Paddle Shifters, Flat Bottom, Nappa Leather Wrapped, AMG Performance |
| Extra Features | Luggage Compartment Lid Electrically Opening and Closing, Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray, Power Latching for Doors, Luggage Compartment Package, Individual Contour Comfort Seats, 3-seater Rear Seat System with 2 Individual Outer Seats with Power Adjustment, Rear Seat Package Individual Seats | Intelligent / Folding Comfort Head Rest In Front, Extended Thigh Support, Calf Massage Function and Foot Rest for Rear Seat, Multi-contour Rear Seat, Power Closing Door, Rear Back Rest Electric Adjustment And Head Restraints, Sun Blind In Rear Door Windows, One Touch Electrically Forward Moving Co-Passenger Seat, Illuminated Seat Belt Buckles, Neck-warmer Rear |
Styling Features
| ORVM Color | Body Colored | Carbon Black |
| Bumper Color | Body Colored | Body Colored |
| Flush Door Handles | No | Yes |
| Door Handle Color | Body Colored | |
| Interior Door Handle Finish | Chrome | |
| Gear Knob Finish | Leather Wrapped | |
| Front Grille Design | AMG Specific Front Grille and Logo | |
| Exterior Style | Dual Tone | |
| Dashboard Style | Dual Tone, Anthracite Open-pore Poplar Wood Trim Finish | |
| Styling Features | High-Gloss Styling Package, Chrome Exterior Package Bumpers, Lower Decorative Inserts in Dark Matte Brushed Aluminum, Upper Decorative Inserts In Gray Brown Natural Fine Grain Ash | Roof Liner In Black Fabric, Velour Floor Mats, Center Console Gloss Black, Design Belt-lock |
Features
| Steering Mounted Controls | Audio, Voice | Audio, Voice, MID, Cruise, Limiter |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes, 5-Arm Turbine Style, Graphite Gray, Diamond-Turned | Yes |
| Other Features | Brake System (Dual-Circuit Brake System With Black/White Split For Front/Rear Axles, Brake Booster), Adaptive Windshield Wipers with Integrated Washer Nozzles, Notchback - Long Wheelbase |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes |
| Speed-Sense Auto Door Lock | Yes | |
| Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) | Yes | |
| Impact-Sense Auto Door Unlock | Yes | |
| Brake Assist | Yes, Hydraulic | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Yes | |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Limit Alert | Yes | |
| Overspeed Warning | Yes | |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mount | Yes, Child Seat Anchors and Top Tether for Outer Rear Seats | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | Yes | |
| Clutch Lock | Yes | |
| Anti-Pinch Power Windows | Yes | |
| IRVM Type | Auto Dimming | Auto Dimming |
| Heads-Up Display (HUD) | Yes | Yes, with AMG Specific Displays |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Device | Yes | |
| Parking Sensors | Rear, Front | Rear, Front |
| Impact Beams | Side Impact Beams, Front Impact Beams | |
| Number Of Airbags | 8 | 10 |
| Airbags | Passenger, Driver, Side | Driver, Passenger, Side, Knee, Curtain |
| Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Rear Middle Seat Belt, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts |
| Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelt | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Control | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Start Assist |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Yes, with Auto Hold | |
| Door Lock | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks |
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes, Digital LED | |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes | Yes, LED DRLs |
| High Beam Assist | Yes | |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 360° View Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Safety Features | Audi Pre Sense Basic, Adaptive Air Suspension | Front Passenger Seat With Weight Sensor, Fingerprint Scanner, Pre-Safe Impulse Side |
| Extra Features | Park Assist with Parking Aid Plus, Park Assist Package with Park Assist Plus, Tailpipes, Warning Triangle, Extended Pedestrian Protection, Progressive Steering | Auto Dimming ORVM, Additional Wheel Fixtures Under Loading Floor, Pedestrian Protection - Active Bonnet, Tirefit, Under-body Protection (Skid Plate), |
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Features
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes, Distronic Plus | |
| Blind Spot Monitor | Yes | |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | |
| Adaptive Light Control | Yes | |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Yes | |
| Additional ADAS Features | Active Steering Assist |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parcel Tray | Yes | |
| Electronic Multi Trip Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Compartment | Yes, with Cooling | Yes |
| Lighting | Matrix LED Reading Lights, Ambient Lighting Package Plus | 64 Color Ambient Lighting Premium |
| Outside Temperature Display | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Seats | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat |
| Seats Features | Ventilated Front Seats, Ventilated Rear Seats | Ventilated Front Seats, Ventilated Rear Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather, Valcona | Leatherette, Black or Sienna Brown or Macchiato Biege |
| Extra Features | Roof Grab Handles, Headliner in Fabric, Operating Buttons in Black Glass Look with Haptic Feedback, Scuff Plates in Door Apertures, Foot Rests in Rear, Door Armrest and Centre Console In Leather With Premium Stitching |
Exterior Features
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Yes | |
| Tail Lights | LED | LED |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | Yes | |
| Wheel Design | Alloy, 5-Arm Turbine Style, Graphite Gray, Diamond-Turned | Alloy, AMG 10-spoke Light-Alloy Wheels |
| Smoke Tinted Headlamps | Yes | |
| Lighting | OLED Rear Combination Lamps, HD Matrix LED Headlamps | Surround Lighting With Star Logo Projection |
| Defoggers | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Window Wiper | Yes, with Washer | |
| Electric Folding ORVM | Yes, with Auto Fold | Yes, with Auto Fold |
| Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM, Heated ORVM | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM |
| Roof Features | Moon Roof | |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Yes |
| Body Design | Chrome Garnish, Tinted Glass | Chrome Garnish, Rear Spoiler, Tinted Glass |
| Extra Features | ORVM Auto-Dimming on Both Sides with Memory Feature, Convex Left Exterior Mirror, Aspherical Right Exterior Mirror, Headlamp Washer System | Step-board Embellisher Illuminated, Rear Loading Sill Protection In Chrome, AMG Side Skirts, AMG Trapezoidal Twin Tailpipes in Model-specific Design |
Connectivity
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB Input Port | Yes | Yes |
| Android Auto | Yes | Yes, Wireless |
| Apple Carplay | Yes | Yes, Wireless |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, Front and Rear |
Connected Car Technology
| Connected Car Tech | Yes, MB Connect | |
| Internet Connectivity | Yes, 4G | |
| Geofence | Yes | |
| Remote Parking | Yes | |
| Remote Vehicle Tracking | Yes | |
| Remote Vehicle Status | Yes | |
| Remote AC Start | Yes | |
| App To Car Connectivity | Yes | |
| Door Lock Via APP | Yes | |
| Door Unlock Via APP | Yes | |
| Emergency SOS Alert | Yes | |
| Other Connected Car Features | Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing), Windows/sunroof open close from App |
Infotainment Features
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Size | 12.8 inches | |
| Audio System Remote Control | Yes | |
| Speakers Brand | Burmester | |
| Front Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Infotainment System | Screens in the Rear | 11.6 inches Infotainment Screen on both sides |
| Media Player | Radio | |
| Infotainment Features | Audi Virtual Cockpit, Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 3D Sound, Top Infotainment System Premium, DVD Drive, Rear Seat Remote | Burmester 4D Surround Sound |
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