The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 103,500
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 118,500
 Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi S8 cod
€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 118,500

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi S8 cod.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8 cod
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.9
202.6
200.6 in
Length
202.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8 cod
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5919 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.2 %
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8 cod
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
513 hp
Audi S8 cod
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi S8 cod

Performance

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
25 mpg
Audi S8 cod
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
542 mi
Audi S8 cod
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
185.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi S8 cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data