2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 500 4MATIC // 2023 Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 74% Mercedes-Benz S-Class zone Mercedes-Benz dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 79% Audi A8 zone Audi dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$143,000	CA$103,200
Fees	CA$2,175	CA$2,850
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$2,692/month	CA$1,942/month
Powertrain
Combined power	N/A	-
Combined torque	N/A	-
Engine	3.0 l I-6	3.0 l V6
Power	429 hp @ 6,100 rpm (320 kW)	335 hp @ 5,000 rpm (250 kW)
Torque	384 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 5,800 rpm (521 N·m)	369 lb·ft @ 1,370 – 4,500 rpm (500 N·m)
Induction	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel	Premium	Premium
Engine	Electric	-
Power	21 hp (16 kW)	-
Torque	184 lb·ft (249 N·m)	-
Transmission	9-speed automatic	8-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)	-
Energy	N/A	-
Voltage	48 V	-
Charging times	120V: N/A 240V: N/A 400V: N/A	-
Cooling	N/A	-
Drivetrain structure	N/A	-
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	Sedan	Sedan
Category	Full-size luxury sedan	Full-size luxury sedan
Assembly	Sindelfingen, DE	Neckarsulm, DE
Generation	7	4
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	12.0 L/100km	12.5 L/100km
Highway	8.4 L/100km	8.3 L/100km
Combined	10.4 L/100km	10.6 L/100km
Autonomy	807 km	773 km
Electric autonomy	N/A	-
CO₂ emissions	242 g/km	247 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	standard	standard
Heated front seats	standard	standard
Heated rear seats	standard	standard
Heated steering wheel	standard	standard
Ventilated front seats	optional	standard
Head-up display	optional	optional
Surround-view camera	optional	standard
Smart key	standard	standard
Blindspot detection	standard	standard
Forward collision warning	standard	standard
Autonomous emergency braking	standard	standard
Lane departure warning	standard	standard
Adaptive cruise control	standard	standard
GPS	standard	standard
Infotainment
Front USB ports	standard	standard
Rear USB ports	standard	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	standard	standard
Android Auto compatible	standard	standard
Sirius XM	standard	standard
Bluetooth audio	standard	standard
Wi-Fi hotspot	standard	N/A
Wireless phone charging	standard	standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	rack and pinion, electric assistance	rack and pinion, electric assistance
Front suspension	independent, pneumatic, multi-link	independent, pneumatic, multi-link
Rear suspension	independent, pneumatic, multi-link	independent, pneumatic, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P255/40R20	P255/45R19
Rear tires	P285/35R20	P255/45R19
Safety
Seat belts	5	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	5,289 mm (208″)	5,320 mm (209″)
Width	1,953 mm (77″)	1,945 mm (77″)
Height	1,503 mm (59″)	1,481 mm (58″)
Wheelbase	3,216 mm (127″)	3,128 mm (123″)
Weight	2,150 kg (4,740 lb)	2,160 kg (4,762 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	5	5
Trunk	550 l	505 l
Fuel tank	84 l (18 gal)	82 l (18 gal)
Towing capacity	not recommended	not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h	4.9 s (manufacturer)	5.8 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h	3.7 s (estimated)	N/A
Top speed	210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer)	209 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance	39 m (estimated)	N/A
Warranty
Base warranty	4 years/80,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty	4 years/80,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	6/10	7/10
Reliability	4/10	5/10
Safety	N/A	9/10
Infotainment	8/10	8/10
Driving	8/10	8/10
Overall	8/10	8/10
Average	74%	79%

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