Audi S4 vs Mercedes-Benz S 500
| Category | Mercedes-Benz S 500 | Audi S4 (B6) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.5 l V8 | 4.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 387 / 382 | 344 / 339 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 530 / 391 | 410 / 302 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1950 / 4299 | 1710 / 3770 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 199 / 196 | 201 / 198 |
| Average price | €90,000 | €54,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Mercedes-Benz S 500 | Audi S4 (B6) |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:47.80 | 1:46.20 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Mercedes-Benz S 500 | Audi S4 (B6) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.7 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.1 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.4 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.7 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.9 s | 10.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.6 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.2 s | 16.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 20.4 s | 20.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.9 s | 15.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.6 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.9 s @ 87.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.7 s | 13.4 s |
General performance
| Category | Mercedes-Benz S 500 | Audi S4 (B6) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 261 kph (162 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 60.3 kph (37.5 mph) | 65.5 kph (40.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 14.4 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 20 UK) | 10.0 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 36 m (117 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Mercedes-Benz S 500 | Audi S4 (B6) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 95 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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