Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Audi A8

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2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A8

2023 S-Class

Audi A8

At a Glance: 2023 S-Class vs. Audi A8

MB S-Class

It’s a showdown between two of the top German luxury sedans: the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. 2023 Audi A8. They can take your drives through Manchester, Bedford, and Nashua to the next level. You just need to decide which one is right for you.

Our team at Mercedes-Benz of Manchester is ready for the clash. Which model will come out on top? Let’s find out!

HORSEPOWER

HORSEPOWER

429 HP | 335 HP
2023 S-Class vs. A8

ACCELERATION (0-60 MPH)

ACCELERATION (0-60 MPH)

4.9 seconds | 5.6 seconds
2023 S-Class vs. A8

TOUCHSCREEN SIZE

TOUCHSCREEN SIZE

12.8 in. | 10.1 in.
2023 S-Class vs. A8

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Select a category below to learn more about how the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class compares to the Audi A8.

PERFORMANCE

2023 S-Class

Slide into the driver’s seat, run your fingers over the premium steering wheel, and feel the power of the 2023 S-Class or the A8 teeming under your fingertips.

Heart-Racing Thrills

When driving a German luxury sedan, high-octane performance is the expectation. The 2023 S-Class delivers with a 3.0L inline-6 turbo engine. It kicks out 429 horsepower to send you from 0 to 60 MPH in just 4.9 seconds. The engine in the A8 is nearly identical, but it falls short with just 335 horsepower. It also takes 5.6 seconds to get to 60 MPH.

Built-In Athleticism

Both sedans also come standard with an all-wheel drive system—4MATIC® all-wheel drive in the 2023 S-Class and quattro® all-wheel drive in the 2023 A8. With these drivetrains, they’re not about to back down in the face of slick streets. The systems are always active, so they also provide optimal control on dry roads, especially under heavy acceleration.

Rear axle steering is a rare feature in the automotive realm, and it’s available with the 2023 S-Class. At low speeds, it provides more maneuverability when parking or going around tight turns. At high speeds, the rear wheels turn with the front wheels for swifter lane changes and more stable handling. The A8 opts for available dynamic all-wheel steering instead.

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SAFETY

2023 S-Class

To drive the 2023 S-Class or the Audi A8, you must be daring, poised, and in control. To help you encapsulate this persona, both models come with standard driver-assistance suites.

Cruise With Confidence and Control

It’s easy to enjoy the ride with several safety and driver-assistance features watching your back. Due to this, both models offer a long list of available technologies, including:

  • Active Brake Assist
  • Adaptive Highbeam Assist
  • Active Lane Change Assist
  • Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC®

PRESAFE® and Audi pre sense® front work to help protect you in the event of a collision. In the moments before impact, these standard systems will automatically tighten the seat belts for the driver and front-row passenger and close the windows.

A Parking Professional

In the parking lot, you’ll be able to sit back and relax in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It comes with PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist. It looks for open spots while driving at low speeds. Once you confirm, it can then steer you right in. How simple is that?

The Audi A8 is available with a similar feature: remote park assist plus.

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INTERIOR

2023 S-Class

When you think of a luxury sedan, you may think of its high-tech, opulent cabin first. The 2023 S-Class and the A8 fall in line with this description and then some. Which cabin will exceed your expectations?

Welcome to the Spa

You went too hard at the gym again? No sweat! The 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class can be transformed into your own personal spa. What better way to end a workout?

You can set the mood with the 64-color active ambient lighting and relax those sore muscles with the massaging front seats. These features come standard on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and are unavailable on the Audi A8.

Technology of the Future

Connectivity is key at the helm of your luxury car. Due to this, both sedans come with a slew of high-tech features, including:

  • Bluetooth® audio streaming*
  • Apple CarPlay®
  • Android Auto™
  • Navigation

Whether you’re calling into the office to check on that big project or just rocking out to your favorite tunes, the standard 12.8-inch touchscreen display in the 2023 S-Class will give you easy access to it all. The MMI® touchscreen in the A8 is only 10.1 inches.

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Live the Luxury Life With the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class!

2023 S-Class

If you need a sedan that turns into your own private sanctuary, comes with top-notch safety technology, and boasts a pulse-raising performance, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the right ride for you.

Schedule a test drive at Mercedes-Benz of Manchester and hit the streets of Manchester, Bedford, and Nashua.

All of the tools you need to move forward with experiencing a new 2023 S-Class for yourself are conveniently available right here online.


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