The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 114,900

€ 140,000

€ 114,900
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. The Mercedes S 560 is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi S8.
Mercedes S 560
Audi S8
58.9
74.8
83.9
58
76.6
83.9
74.8 in
Width
76.6 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58 in
119.5
201.8
118
203.9
201.8 in
Length
203.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560
Audi S8
4630 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6250 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
8.89 %

General
Mercedes S 560
Audi S8
W222/X222
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560
Audi S8
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 560
463 hp
563 hp
Audi S8
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 560
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi S8
Performance
Mercedes S 560
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
10 lb/hp
9.03 lb/hp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 560
28 mpg
21 mpg
Audi S8
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
585 mi
Range
451 mi
Mercedes S 560
585 mi
451 mi
Audi S8
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).
214 kWh
Mercedes S 560
161.1 kWh
214 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data