The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 118,500

€ 111,000

€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 500
57.4
76.7
83.1
58.9
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.4 in
Height
58.9 in
117.9
202.6
119.5
201.4
202.6 in
Length
201.4 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 500
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
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 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 500
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi S8 cod
25 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
542 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi S8 cod
542 mi
572 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
164.8 kWh
Audi S8 cod
178.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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