Compare Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223 vs Audi S8 D5 (4N) vs Audi A8 D2 (4D) facelift

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223

Audi S8 D5 (4N)

Audi A8 D2 (4D) facelift

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223Audi S8 D5 (4N)Audi A8 D2 (4D) facelift
Variants
S 350d
S 350d 4MATIC LWB
S 350d LWB
S 400d 4MATIC
S 400d 4MATIC LWB
S 450 4MATIC
S 450 4MATIC LWB
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 4MATIC LWB
S 580 4MATIC
S 580 4MATIC LWB
S 580e
S 580e 4MATIC
S 580e LWB
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI AT
2.5 TDI quattro AT
2.8
2.8 AT
2.8 quattro
2.8 quattro AT
3.3 TDI AT
3.7 AT
3.7 quattro AT
4.2 quattro AT
6.0 W12 quattro AT

Reviews

Neofiliac score84%83%76%
Pros
  • Good performance
  • Great comfort
  • Excellent 0.22 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Good performance
  • Great comfort
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Arguably the best styling from Audi ever
  • Audi Space Frame
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Incredible W12 engine
  • No electronic gimmicks
Cons
  • Ugly design
  • 4MATIC force-fed to the consumers
  • No more V12
  • Uglier than before
  • No real difference in drivetrain from the D4 S8 except more emission-related complexities
  • Very nose-heavy
  • Unreliable 5HP24A transmission
  • Very tight engine bay that requires putting the car in

Price

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