The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 95,600
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) Mercedes S 500
€ 140,000
 Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S8
€ 95,600
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 500 is 3.9 inches shorter and 2.9 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 500
Audi S8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
118
203.9
200 in
Length
203.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
Audi S8
4277 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6250 lb
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
805 lb
15.84 %
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 500
Audi S8
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
563 hp
Audi S8
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi S8

Performance

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

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
21 mpg
Audi S8
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
451 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
451 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).
214 kWh
Mercedes S 500
221.6 kWh
214 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data