The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 147,900

€ 109,800

€ 147,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,800
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long.
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
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
124.6
206.5
202.6 in
Length
206.5 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4883 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6228 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
6.78 %

General
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
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 plus cod
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
DDTA
Engine Code
M 276.824

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
597 hp
436 hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Performance
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
▶ REPLAY
7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
11.2 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
84 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
84 mpg
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
17 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
510 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
510 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID 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).
53.1 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
53.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data