The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 112,400

€ 87,500

€ 112,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S8 cod is 2.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 450
57.4
76.7
83.1
58
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58 in
117.9
202.6
119.5
200
202.6 in
Length
200 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 450
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.95 %

General
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 450
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 450
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
M 273.924

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Audi S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.23 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
13.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi S8 cod
23 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 450
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
554 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi S8 cod
554 mi
482 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
219.8 kWh
Audi S8 cod
191.4 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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