Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Audi A8

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Mercedes-Benz EQS
Mercedes-Benz EQS

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Audi A8
Audi A8

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Summary

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS
2023 Audi A8
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Not Applicable, 0.0L

Diesel Turbo V6, 3.0L
Fuel Type
Electric

Diesel/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
0.0L/100km (combined)

5.9L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Interior might be too much for some
  • Controversial styling
  • Rear seats could be more luxe

  • Big turning circle
  • No folding rear seat
  • No front door bottle slots
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS Summary

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is a car faced with multiple momentous responsibilities.

Not only is it the latest purely electric offering from Mercedes-Benz, but it also has to represent the future of the historic S-Class limousine, and in the AMG-spiced 53 trim we’re reviewing, it has to represent the future of the brand’s driving experience, too.

So can this oddly-shaped EV really take it all on and succeed? Read on to find out.

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2023 Audi A8 Summary

Audi’s flagship is the A8, a long, luxurious sedan where being driven is often as important as doing the driving.

To put this ultra-premium machine in context, it competes with other German heavyweights like BMW’s 7 Series and, of course, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class as well as Porsche’s Panamera. Not to mention the Lexus LS or Maserati’s Quattroporte.

What’s life like at the top of the Audi pyramid? Stay with us to find out.

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