The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 100,100
€ 103,500
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi S8 is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 500 long
56.9
74.6
79.8
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.6 in
Width
73.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
115.9
198.9
124.6
205.7
198.9 in
Length
205.7 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
Mercedes S 500 long
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Audi S8
Mercedes S 500 long
D3 (4E)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
Mercedes S 500 long
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
BSM
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
Audi S8
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
418 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
504 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
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).
210.3 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
210.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
