The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 97,500

€ 147,900

€ 97,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 147,900
ⓘ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 Mercedes S 450 long is 3.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi S8 plus cod.
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi S8 plus cod
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.4
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
124.6
205.7
117.9
202.6
205.7 in
Length
202.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi S8 plus cod
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.48 %

General
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi S8 plus cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi S8 plus cod
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.924
Engine Code
DDTA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
335 hp
597 hp
Audi S8 plus cod
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
339 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S8 plus cod
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi S8 plus cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod
▶ REPLAY
13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
13.66 lb/hp
7.63 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
21 mpg
24 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
508 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
508 mi
510 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
208.4 kWh
189.4 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi S8 plus cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data