The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 95,600
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) Mercedes S 500
€ 112,400
 Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi S8 cod
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,400

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi S8 cod.
Mercedes S 500
Audi S8 cod
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.9
202.6
200 in
Length
202.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
Audi S8 cod
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5677 lb
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.38 %
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 500
Audi S8 cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500
Audi S8 cod
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
513 hp
Audi S8 cod
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi S8 cod

Performance

Mercedes S 500
Audi S8 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.17 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
23 mpg
Audi S8 cod
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
554 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
554 mi
Audi S8 cod
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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
221.6 kWh
191.4 kWh
Audi S8 cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
Audi S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data