The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 110,600
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 147,900
 Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi S8 plus cod
€ 110,600
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 500 is 1.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi S8 plus cod.
Mercedes S 500
Audi S8 plus cod
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
74.8
83.9
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.9
202.6
201.4 in
Length
202.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
Audi S8 plus cod
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.72 %
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 500
Audi S8 plus cod
W222/X222
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 500
Audi S8 plus cod
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
DDTA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
597 hp
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S8 plus cod

Performance

Mercedes S 500
Audi S8 plus cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod

▶ REPLAY
10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
10.06 lb/hp
7.63 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
Audi S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500
26 mpg
24 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes S 500
552 mi
510 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
170.4 kWh
189.4 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
Audi S8 plus cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data