The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 140,000

€ 114,900

€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,900
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 560
58
76.6
83.9
58.9
74.8
83.9
76.6 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58.9 in
118
203.9
119.5
201.8
203.9 in
Length
201.8 in
118 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
Mercedes S 560
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4630 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6096 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
8.89 %

General
Audi S8
Mercedes S 560
D5 (4N)
Generation
W222/X222
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
Mercedes S 560
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Code
M 176.980

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi S8
563 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S8
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560
Performance
Audi S8
Mercedes S 560
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560
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9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Audi S8
9.03 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 560
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
451 mi
Range
585 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 560
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).
161.1 kWh
Audi S8
214 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 560
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
Mercedes S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data