The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 106,700

€ 147,900

€ 106,700
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
74.8
83.9
57.4
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
119.5
201.4
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
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.34 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
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
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod
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9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
9.6 lb/hp
7.63 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Audi S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500
28 mpg
24 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
585 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes S 500
585 mi
510 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 500
161.1 kWh
189.4 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 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
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data