The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13) vs. Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 155,400
€ 100,100
€ 155,400
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 600 long is 6.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi S8.
Mercedes S 600 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 600 long
Audi S8
4872 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
8.83 %
General
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi S8
W221
Generation
D3 (4E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi S8
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.953
Engine Code
BSM
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 hp
444 hp
Audi S8
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S8
Performance
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
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9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.55 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
16 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S8
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
391 mi
Range
418 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
391 mi
418 mi
Audi S8
Environmental Impact
270.9 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 600 long
270.9 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
