The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 147,900
€ 101,000
€ 147,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,000
ⓘ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 plus cod is 3.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 CDI long.
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
57.4
76.7
83.1
58.5
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
117.9
202.6
124.6
205.7
202.6 in
Length
205.7 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.95 %
General
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
DDTA
Engine Code
OM 629.911

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
597 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Performance
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8 plus cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
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7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
15 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
510 mi
Range
615 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
510 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
187.2 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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