Compare Mercedes-Benz S-class W222 facelift vs Audi S8 D5 (4N) vs Audi S7 C7 (4G8) facelift Sportback

Mercedes-Benz S-class W222 facelift

Audi S8 D5 (4N)

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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

Reviews

Neofiliac score87%83%76%
Pros
  • The last of the M279 bi-turbo V12s
  • Return of I6 engines
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Ingenious MBC hydraulic suspension
  • Good performance
  • Great comfort
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Torquey and powerful V8TT engine
  • Fast 7-speed DCT
  • Supposedly better fuel economy
  • Good towing capacity
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
Cons
  • S63 AMG became AWD only
  • Downsized drivetrain with high turbo boost
  • Somewhat over-styled yet still generic
  • Too many electronics
  • Uglier than before
  • No real difference in drivetrain from the D4 S8 except more emission-related complexities
  • Lots of complexity yet little room for any work in the engine bay
  • Still nose-heavy

Price

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