Compare: Mercedes-Benz S-class 2017 Sedan 612 Hp vs BMW 7 Series 2017 Sedan 610 Hp vs Audi A8 2021 Sedan 460 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

BMW

Audi

Model

S-class

7 Series

A8

Generation

S-class Long (V222, facelift 2017)

7 Series Long (G12)

A8L (D5, facelift 2021)

Modification (Engine)

AMG S 63 V8 (612 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC

M760Li (610 Hp) xDrive Steptronic

60 TFSI V8 (460 Hp) Mild Hybrid quattro tiptronic

Start of production

2017 year

December, 2021 year

End of production

2020 year

2019 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

4

5

4-5

Doors

4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.7 l/100 km

18.4 l/100 km

15.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.3 l/100 km

9.6 l/100 km

7.8-8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.9 l/100 km

12.8 l/100 km

10.7-10.8 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

3.5 sec

3.7 sec

4.5 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 6

Euro 6d-ISC-FCM

CO₂ emissions

203 g/km

294 g/km

246-248 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

612 Hp @ 5500-6000 rpm.

610 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

460 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque

900 Nm @ 2750-4500 rpm.

800 Nm @ 1550 rpm.

660 Nm @ 1850-4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 177.980

N74B66B

CXYA

Engine displacement

3982 cm³

6592 cm³

3996 cm³

Number of cylinders

8

12

8

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89 mm

86 mm

Piston Stroke

88.3 mm

86 mm

Compression ratio

8.6

10

11.1

Number of valves per cylinder

4

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

BiTurbo

Twin-power turbo

2 x Twin-scroll turbo

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

9 l

12 l

9.5 l

Coolant

13.5 l

12.3 l

15.9 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1995 kg

2180 kg

2080 kg

Max. weight

2745 kg

2840 kg

2820 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

510 l

515 l

505 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

78 l

82 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

2300 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2300 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Permitted towbar download

100 kg

95 kg

Dimensions

Length

5294 mm

5238 mm

5320 mm

Width

1914 mm

1902 mm

1945 mm

Width including mirrors

2169 mm

2130 mm

Height

1499 mm

1479 mm

1488 mm

Wheelbase

3165 mm

3210 mm

3128 mm

Front track

1643 mm

1621 mm

1645 mm

Rear (Back) track

1618 mm

1633 mm

Front overhang

907 mm

880 mm

1007 mm

Rear overhang

1222 mm

1148 mm

1185 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

118 mm

135 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.31

0.27

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.34 m

12.9 m

Approach angle

11°

Departure angle

13.7°

15°

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

10.5°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

9 gears, automatic transmission MCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT

8 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic

8 gears, automatic transmission tiptronic

Front suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Double wishbone

Independent multi-link suspension, Air suspension

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Air suspension

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 255/45 R19, Rear wheel tires: 285/40 R19

245/40 R20; 275/35 R20

255/45 R19; 265/40 R20; 265/35 R21

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 19, Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 19

8.5J x 20; 10J x 20

9J x 19; 9J x 20; 9J x 21