Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG vs Audi S8
| Category | Audi S8 (D3) | CLS 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.2 l V10 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 450 / 444 | 476 / 469 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 540 / 398 | 700 / 516 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1970 / 4343 | 1961 / 4323 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 228 / 225 | 243 / 239 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi S8 (D3) | CLS 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.9 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.6 s | 14.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.2 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.6 s | 9.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.4 s @ 92.0 mph | 8.9 s @ 96.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s @ 101.9 mph | 12.5 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi S8 (D3) | CLS 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 253 kph (157 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 15.5 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) | 18.1 l/100 km (13 mpg US / 16 UK) |
Summary
| Category | Audi S8 (D3) | CLS 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 805 | 963 |
| Total | 805 | 963 |
Verdict
CLS 55 AMG is the fastest by a small margin.
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