The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 147,900
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi S8 plus cod
€ 111,000
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 147,900
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 plus cod is 1.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 500
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.9
202.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
202.6 in
Length
201.4 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 500
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.72 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

Audi S8 plus 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 plus 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
DDTA
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
597 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 500
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
510 mi
572 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
164.8 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data