2007 Audi S8 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2007 Audi S8 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2007 Audi S8. (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S8 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2007 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S8. (540 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S8 | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
