The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 97,200
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 450
€ 140,000
 Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S8
€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,000

ⓘ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 Mercedes S 450 is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi S8.
Mercedes S 450
Audi S8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
58
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
74.8 in
Width
76.6 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
118
203.9
201.8 in
Length
203.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450
Audi S8
4542 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6250 lb
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
10.63 %
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 450
Audi S8
W222/X222
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 450
Audi S8
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
383 hp
563 hp
Audi S8
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
369 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi S8

Performance

Mercedes S 450
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

▶ REPLAY
11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
11.86 lb/hp
9.03 lb/hp
Audi S8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450
29 mpg
21 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
451 mi
Mercedes S 450
531 mi
451 mi
Audi S8
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
214 kWh
Mercedes S 450
155.3 kWh
214 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
314 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data