The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 118,500
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi S8 cod
€ 105,900
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900

ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.9
202.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
202.6 in
Length
205.7 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5842 lb
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.96 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 278.932
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi S8 cod
25 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
549 mi
Audi S8 cod
542 mi
549 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
178.2 kWh
Audi S8 cod
178.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data