2008 Audi S8 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL

To start off, both 2008 Audi S8 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Because 2008 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi S8 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
Make Audi Mercedes-Benz
Model S8 SL
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5204 cc 5461 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 382 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 540 Nm 530 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5070 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 80 L


 

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