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2024 Audi S8 review
This German powerhouse luxury limousine is unbelievably quick and stratospherically opulent – but boy, it's expensive.
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Matt Campbell
2022 Mercedes-Benz S450 vs 2024 Audi S8 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz S450
Audi S8
2022 Mercedes-Benz
S450
vs
2024 Audi
S8
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.0
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz S450
Based on the Audi S8 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
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82L
836 to 861 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$242,361
$259,877 - $287,600
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Storming twin-turbo V8 engine
- Sublime ride comfort, composure
- Limousine appointments
Misses
- Too fast and too good for Aussie roads
- Huge price tag
- Not as high-tech inside as some rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- AMG Exclusive Pack (+$15,550)
- AMG Line (+$6,900)
- E-Active Body Control (+$16,900)
- MBUX Augmented Reality in HUD (+$2,900)
- Nappa Leather Upholstery (+$5,000)
- Sensory Package (+$19,000)
Colours Available
There are nine exterior colours and three interior colour schemes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2999 | 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 280kW | 420kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 800Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 2000 - 2050 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10 | |
