There are not many brands that can produce large luxury cars, so for these prospective owners, the brands to choose from are extremely limited, such as the Audi A8 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class are relatively mainstream choices. Today, Uncle Che has focused his attention on these two models, hoping to give some help to consumers who hover between these two models.
The 2022 Audi A8 was launched in September last year, and the new car has a total of 5 configurations, with a price range of 85.88 to 1.9718 million yuan. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class was launched in November last year, and the new car has a total of 5 configurations, with a price range of 91.78 to 1.7817 million yuan.
Next, the car uncle will focus on the guidance price of 998,800 yuan 2022 Audi A8 50TFSI luxury collector's edition and Mercedes-Benz S-class entry-level model comparison, the two after the terminal discount naked car price remains at about 850,000 yuan, let's take a closer look at their specific performance.
Exterior design
The Audi A8 completed the replacement time relatively early, and the whole car integrated more sharp lines, giving people a domineering feeling. Among them, the front face of the new car is equipped with the iconic large-mouth hexagonal grille, which is filled with banner trim strips inside, and the bright trim strips are used as embellishments around the middle net, revealing a hint of refinement in the fierceness. The technology configuration has always been the highlight of Audi's models, which are matched with matrix LED headlights and add laser light sources inside.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class entry-level model is the only configuration in the series that does not have a guidance price of more than 1 million yuan, but from the aspect of design, we still can't tell that this is the lowest-equipped model, because neither of the two low-end versions carries the AMG sports kit. The entry-level model belongs to the standard version, the front face part is equipped with a more rounded middle net, in addition to the S 500L, other models are equipped with geometric multi-beam headlights as standard, and if you want to choose pixel headlights, you need to spend an extra 26,000 yuan.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the Audi A8 are 5302×1945×1483 mm, and the wheelbase is 3128 mm. The side of the body of the new model still maintains the characteristics of stability and heaviness, the whole vehicle has not been too much decoration, and the application of chrome decorative strips is just right.
The specific length, width and height of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class are 5290×1921× 1503 mm, and the wheelbase is 3216 mm. The new model is equipped with a hidden door handle on the side of the body, and when the owner carries the key closer, the door handle will automatically bounce open, with a certain sense of ceremony. Keyless entry and electric suction door are standard in the whole series, but the entry-level model is the only model in the whole series that does not have a rearview mirror with automatic rolldown and memory functions, of course, this is not obvious from the appearance.
The new generation of Audi A8 rear part of the change is much larger than the front part, from this generation of models to the application of through the taillights, and its tail lights using OLED technology, according to the surrounding environment lighting to intelligently adjust the brightness, and also has a dynamic lighting function, night driving can be described as quite cool.
The rear shape of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is relatively rounded, and the sharp taillights on the left and right sides are connected by a thick silver trim plate, which extends the lateral visual effect of the tail to a certain extent. The rear enveloping structure is relatively flat, and the chrome tail throat below hides a real bilateral total of four exhausts, in addition, the tail design gap of the whole series is small, which will not reveal its low-end car identity.
Interior design
The interior design style of audi A8 is more concise, if the vehicle does not start, the entire center console is placed like a piano, and when the power is turned on, three display screens of different sizes will be lit up together, as if suddenly shuttled from ancient times to the future. The center console of the new car is wrapped with leather fabrics, the middle part is equipped with wooden decorative panels, and the bottom is composed of aluminum and piano paint panels, and the use of various materials makes its dashboard have a strong sense of layering. The choice of functions in the upper and lower screens of the new car on the console will not be triggered by hand light touch, but requires a certain amount of force, which is to avoid the situation of daily accidental touch.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class interior design has a strong sense of surround, and we can judge the identity of the entry-level model from the material on the car's center console, because the car is the only model in the whole series with non-high-gloss wood grain trim as standard, of course, this is also supported as an option. The steering wheel of the entry-level model is not significantly different from the mid-range version, the surface is wrapped in leather fabric, with electric adjustment and paddle shifters, and adaptive cruise is also standard across the series. The 12.8-inch OLED screen on the center console has the internet of vehicles and mobile phone interconnection functions inside, and there is no difference from other configurations except for no facial recognition.
The Audi A8 interior seats are wrapped in leather fabrics, and feature electric adjustment of the main passenger seat, heating/ventilation of the front seats, and electric memory of the front seats. The new model uses a softer material on the seat headrest, which has a certain sense of support and immersion when leaning, and the comfort performance is very good.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class interior seats are also wrapped in leather fabrics, and compared with the Audi A8, the main co-pilot seat shoulder adjustment / leg rest adjustment / waist support four-way adjustment, front seat ventilation, front seat power memory and so on. The shape and style of the front seats of the new car are basically indistinguishable from the medium and high-end versions, the internal padding is moderately soft and hard, and the wings on both sides of the backrest are extremely prominent and fully wrapped.
The rear seats of the Audi A8 are filled with softer padding than the previous generation, the overall comfort is between the BMW 7 Series and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the rear longitudinal space is generous, and the seat cushion length is excellent, which can give the rear passengers good leg support.
The rear seats in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class are at the same level as the front in terms of material use and workmanship, the rear seat configuration performance is poor, and seat heating is standard in the whole series, but the functions such as ventilation and electric adjustment and wireless charging are not available.
dynamical system
The Audi A8 adopts a 3.0T+48V light hybrid system in terms of power, in which the maximum output of the engine is 286 horsepower and the peak torque is 450 Nm. In terms of transmission system, it is matched by an 8-speed manual transmission with a full-time four-wheel drive system.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class adopts a 2.5T+48V light mix system, the maximum output of the engine is 313 hp, the peak torque is 450 Nm, and it has better performance and fuel economy. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by a 9-speed manual transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
As the top flagship of luxury brands, Audi A8 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class both have a luxurious aura and strong strength, through the comparison of the same price of the above two cars, we can see that the advantages of the two models are different, of which audi A8 has a more attractive terminal preferential price and more comprehensive functional configuration, while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has a more comfortable riding experience, better power performance and better fuel economy. In comparison, the Audi A8 has a higher product strength and cost performance, and if you are not too attached to the brand, the Audi A8 is a better choice.