Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC vs Audi A8 50 TDI quattro

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC 4.4 s Runner-up: 5.6 s
Power winner Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC 503 hp Runner-up: 286 hp
Cargo winner Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC 550 L Runner-up: 505 L
Price winner Audi A8 50 TDI quattro $89,900 Runner-up: $128,400

Key differences

  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC is quicker from 0-100 km/h (4.4 s vs 5.6 s).
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC has more power (503 hp vs 286 hp).
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC has more cargo volume (550 L vs 505 L).
  • Audi A8 50 TDI quattro has the lower starting MSRP ($89,900 vs $128,400).
2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC studio car image
Mercedes-Benz
2026 · Petrol Sedan
2024 Audi A8 50 TDI quattro studio car image
Audi
2024 · Phev Sedan
Performance
0-100 km/h4.4 s5.6 s
Top Speed250 km/h250 km/h
Power503 hp286 hp
Torque700 Nm600 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank76 L73 L
Efficiency9 L/100km6.8 L/100km
CO2 Emissions205 g/km179 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length5,289 mm5,194 mm
Ground Clearance120 mm120 mm
Cargo550 L505 L
Curb Weight2,145 kg2,080 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.3 m12.4 m
Starting MSRP$128,400$89,900