2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 546 kg more than 2008 Audi A8.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G. (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A8 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A8 | G |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 96 L |
