The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 100,100
€ 89,100
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S8 is 4.5 cm shorter, 2.3 cm wider and 4.1 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 450
1444
1894
2028
1485
1871
2120
1894 mm
Width
1871 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1444 mm
Height
1485 mm
2944
5051
3035
5096
5051 mm
Length
5096 mm
2944 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
Mercedes S 450
2015 kg
Kerb Weight
2030 kg
2540 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2640 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.74 %
General
Audi S8
Mercedes S 450
D3 (4E)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
Mercedes S 450
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
BSM
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5204 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
444 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S8
444 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 450
540 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
Audi S8
540 NM
460 NM
Mercedes S 450
Performance
Audi S8
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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4.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.06 kg/bhp
Audi S8
4.54 kg/bhp
6.06 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
36 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
418 mi
Range
508 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
253.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
208.4 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
610 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
