The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 109,800
![Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
€ 118,500
![Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Audi_S8_D4.webp)
€ 109,800
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 long is 3.9 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi S8 cod.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi S8 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
124.6
206.5
117.9
202.6
206.5 in
Length
202.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi S8 cod
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb
![Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.7 %
![Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_S8_D4.png)
General
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi S8 cod
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
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 278.929
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 hp
513 hp
Audi S8 cod
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi S8 cod
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi S8 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
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Audi S8 cod
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9.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
9.89 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
28 mpg
25 mpg
Audi S8 cod
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
585 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
585 mi
542 mi
Audi S8 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
161.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi S8 cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data