Compare Mercedes-Benz S-class W222 facelift vs Audi S8 D2 (4D) facelift vs Audi A8 D5 (8N) facelift

Mercedes-Benz S-class W222 facelift

Audi S8 D2 (4D) facelift

Audi A8 D5 (8N) facelift

Mercedes-Benz S-class W222 faceliftAudi S8 D2 (4D) faceliftAudi A8 D5 (8N) facelift
Variants
AMG S 63 L 4MATIC
AMG S 65 L
S 350d L 4MATIC
S 350d 4MATIC
S 350d
S 350d L
S 400d 4MATIC
S 400d L 4MATIC
S 400d L
S 400d
S 450 4MATIC
S 450 L 4MATIC
S 450
S 450 L
S 500 L
S 500
S 560 L 4MATIC
S 560 4MATIC
S 560 L
S 560
S 560e L
S 600 L
AT
MT
50 TDI
55 TFSI
60 TFSI e
60 TFSI

Reviews

Neofiliac score87%84%81%
Pros
  • The last of the M279 bi-turbo V12s
  • Return of I6 engines
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Ingenious MBC hydraulic suspension
  • The best exterior styling of all Audis
  • Great multi-link suspension setup
  • Arguably the best NA V8 from VAG
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • No electronics gimmicks
  • Decent performance
  • Sleek styling (in SWB)
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Low official fuel consumption
Cons
  • S63 AMG became AWD only
  • Downsized drivetrain with high turbo boost
  • Somewhat over-styled yet still generic
  • Too many electronics
  • Weak automatic transmission
  • Nose-heavy
  • Not as easy to work on as its contemporaries, though far better than later Audis
  • Too many gizmos
  • Engine keeps getting smaller

Price

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