Audi A8 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS

How does the Audi A8 stack up against the Mercedes-Benz EQS? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Audi A8Audi A8
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Mercedes-Benz EQSMercedes-Benz EQS
SpecAudi A8Mercedes-Benz EQS
Horsepower (max)563 hp658 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s4.1 s
Top speed250 km/h250 km/h
Variants23
Body styleLuxury flagship sedanElectric flagship sedan / SUV
GenerationD5 LCIV297 / X296
Production2022 – present2021 – present
Length5,191 mm5,216 mm
Width1,945 mm1,926 mm
Height1,473 mm1,512 mm
Wheelbase2,998 mm3,210 mm

Audi A8 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS: common questions

Is the Audi A8 or Mercedes-Benz EQS faster?
The Audi A8 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.7s versus the Mercedes-Benz EQS's 3.9s (0-100 km/h in 3.9s vs 4.1s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi A8 or the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS makes more power: 658 hp (491 kW) versus 563 hp (420 kW) for the Audi A8.
Is the Audi A8 or Mercedes-Benz EQS faster on top speed?
Both cars top out at 155 mph (250 km/h).
What is the main difference between the Audi A8 and the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
The Audi A8 is a luxury flagship sedan, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS is a electric flagship sedan / suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.