Technical specifications
| Clear list | Audi A8 (2010-2013) | Mercedes S |
| Totals | Audi A8 (2010-2013) 4.2 TDI quattro × | Mercedes S 3.0 (450) × |
| Mark | Audi | Mercedes |
| Model | A8 (2010-2013) 4.2 TDI quattro | S 3.0 (450) |
| Year | 2010-2013 | 2017 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 1995 | 1995 |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | - |
| Top Speed, km/h | 250 | 250 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | 6 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 510 | 530 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Audi A8 (2010-2013) 4.2 TDI quattro × | Mercedes S 3.0 (450) × |
| Length | 5137 | 5125 |
| Width | 1949 | 1899 |
| Height | 1460 | 1493 |
| Wheelbase | 2992 | 3035 |
| Front/rear Track | 1644/1635 | 1624/1637 |
| Ground clearance | - | - |
| Engine specifications | Audi A8 (2010-2013) 4.2 TDI quattro × | Mercedes S 3.0 (450) × |
| Type | turbo diesel / direct injection | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging / electric drive |
| Displacement, cm3 | 4134 | 2999 |
| Compression ratio | 16.5 | 10.5 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | V8 | 6 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 83x95.5 | 83x92.3 |
| Number of valves | 32 | 24 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 351/4000 | 367/5500-6100+22 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 800/1750-2750 | 500/1600-4000+250 |
| Transmission specifications | Audi A8 (2010-2013) 4.2 TDI quattro × | Mercedes S 3.0 (450) × |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Audi A8 (2010-2013) 4.2 TDI quattro × | Mercedes S 3.0 (450) × |
| Front | Upper and lower A-arm (double wishbone) | Upper and lower A-arm (double wishbone) |
| Rear | Upper and lower A-arm (double wishbone) | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 235/55/18 | 245/50 R18 |
| Disk | 5x112 ET43 d57.1
| 5x112 ET44 d66.6
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| Brakes specifications | Audi A8 (2010-2013) 4.2 TDI quattro × | Mercedes S 3.0 (450) × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Audi A8 (2010-2013) 4.2 TDI quattro × | Mercedes S 3.0 (450) × |
| City | 10.2 | 8.9 |
| Highway | 6 | 5.3 |
| Combined | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Fuel | Diesel | 95 |
| Tank, L | 90 | 70 |
| Clear list | Audi A8 (2010-2013) | Mercedes S |
