The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 140,000
€ 99,400
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi S8 is 3.9 inches longer and 2.9 inches wider.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 500
58
76.6
83.9
58
73.7
83.5
76.6 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58 in
118
203.9
119.5
200
203.9 in
Length
200 in
118 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
Mercedes S 500
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
12.79 %
General
Audi S8
Mercedes S 500
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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
Mercedes S 500
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S8
563 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi S8
590 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Audi S8
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
Audi S8
9.03 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
451 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
462 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
214 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).
229.2 kWh
Audi S8
214 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
