Compare Mercedes S-class W222 facelift vs Audi A8 D5
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
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
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Construction
Battery | Capacity
13.5 kWh (gross)
14.1 kWh (gross)
Dimensions
Size | Height
1485 mm
Size | Length
5172 mm SWB / 5302 mm LWB
Size | Width
1945 mm / 76.6 in | 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Wheelbase
2998 mm SWB / 3128 mm LWB
Performance
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
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)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP
Production
Debut
2017 Frankfurt Auto Show
Made In
Germany
Reviews
Neofiliac score
87%
75%
Pros
- The last of the M279 bi-turbo V12s
- Return of I6 engines
- Superb suspension setup
- Ingenious MBC hydraulic suspension
- 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
Cons
- S63 AMG became AWD only
- Downsized drivetrain with high turbo boost
- Somewhat over-styled yet still generic
- Too many electronics
- Styling even more generic than before
- No more W12
- Questionable long-term reliability and repair-ability
- Car with gadgets or gadgets masquerading as car?
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