The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 140,000
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S8
€ 99,700
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700

ⓘ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 is 3.3 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
76.6 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
118
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
203.9 in
Length
200.6 in
118 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5765 lb
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
12.79 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi S8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.932
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi S8
563 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi S8
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

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

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 lb/hp
Audi S8
9.03 lb/hp
10.33 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
451 mi
Range
549 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
549 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
178.2 kWh
Audi S8
214 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data