2005 Audi S8 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2005 Audi S8 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S8 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi S8 (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S8 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S8 | CLK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1650 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
