The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 95,400

€ 100,100

€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 450 long is 15.9 cm longer, 2.3 cm narrower and 2.9 cm taller than the Audi S8.
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi S8
1473
1871
2120
1444
1894
2028
1871 mm
Width
1894 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1473 mm
Height
1444 mm
3165
5210
2944
5051
5210 mm
Length
5051 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2944 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi S8
2055 kg
Kerb Weight
2015 kg
2640 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2540 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
1.95 %

General
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi S8
W221
Generation
D3 (4E)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi S8
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.924
Engine Code
BSM

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
5204 CC
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
444 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
335 bhp
444 bhp
Audi S8
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
460 NM
540 NM
Audi S8
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

Audi S8
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6.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
6.13 kg/bhp
4.54 kg/bhp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
24 mpg
21 mpg
Audi S8
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
478 mi
Range
418 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
478 mi
418 mi
Audi S8
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
253.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
221.6 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
279 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data