The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 107,300
€ 100,100
€ 107,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 500 long is 6.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi S8.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi S8
58.5
73.7
83.5
56.9
74.6
79.8
73.7 in
Width
74.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
124.6
205.7
115.9
198.9
205.7 in
Length
198.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi S8
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.89 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi S8
W221
Generation
D3 (4E)
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi S8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code
BSM
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
444 hp
Audi S8
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S8
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
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11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.95 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
21 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S8
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
495 mi
Range
418 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
495 mi
418 mi
Audi S8
Environmental Impact
214 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).
253.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
214 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
