Compare Mercedes E-Class W213 facelift vs Audi A8 D5 vs Audi S8 D4

Variants
AMG E 53 4MATIC+
AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+
E 200
E 200 4MATIC
E 200d
E 220d
E 220d 4MATIC
E 300
E 300d 4MATIC
E 300de
E 300de 4MATIC
E 300e
E 300e 4MATIC
E 400d 4MATIC
E 450 4MATIC
50 TDI
50 TDI Euro6d
50 TDI Euro6d LWB
50 TDI LWB
55 TFSI
55 TFSI Euro6d
55 TFSI Euro6d LWB
55 TFSI LWB
60 TDI
60 TDI LWB
60 TFSI
60 TFSI LWB
60 TFSI e
60 TFSI e LWB
S8
S8 Plus

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
520 L / 18.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.8 L / 15.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
600 kg / 1323 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
14.5 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
8.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
11.8 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 225/55 R17, 245/45 R18, 245/40 R19, 245/35 R20 Rear wheel tires: 225/55 R17, 275/40 R18, 275/35 R19, 275/30 R20
265/40 R20

Construction

Battery | Capacity
14.1 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
97 mm / 3.8 in
Size | Height
1460 mm / 57.5 in
1485 mm
1458 mm / 57.4 in
Size | Length
5172 mm SWB / 5302 mm LWB
5147 mm / 202.6 in
Size | Width
1852 mm / 72.9 in | 2065 mm / 81.3 in (mirror unfolded)
1945 mm / 76.6 in | 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)
1949 mm / 76.7 in | 2111 mm / 83.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1632.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
Weight
1990.0 kg / 4387.2 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17, 8J x 18, 8J x 19, 8J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 17, 9J x 18, 9J x 19, 9J x 20
9.0J x 20
Wheelbase
2939 mm / 115.7 in
2998 mm SWB / 3128 mm LWB
2994 mm / 117.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.28
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
8-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP
Automatic ZF 8HP

Production

Debut
2017 Frankfurt Auto Show
Made In
Germany, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Thailand
Germany

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
75%
86%
Pros
  • Good performance available
  • Still offered with V8
  • Rather solid drivetrain
  • Tremendous torque from the 60 TDI and 60 TFSI
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • 60 TFSI e with low fuel consumption rating for those who don't like paying taxes
  • Rather good styling
  • Powerful V8TT engine
  • Great suspension setup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Too many electronics
  • PHEV nonsense
  • Styling even more generic than before
  • No more W12
  • Questionable long-term reliability and repair-ability
  • Car with gadgets or gadgets masquerading as car?
  • Questionable long-term reliability

Price

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