Audi S8 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$10,445

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

S8 Base Style AWD vs S-Class S 500 4MATIC AWD
Measure	S8	S-Class	Winner
MSRP + destination	$131,045	$120,600	S-Class
Horsepower	563 hp	442 hp	S8
Torque	590 lb-ft	413 lb-ft	S8
MPG combined	18 mpg	23 mpg	S-Class
Cargo, max	12.5 cu ft	12.8 cu ft	About the same
Cargo, seats up	12.5 cu ft	12.8 cu ft	About the same
Rear legroom	44.3 in	43.8 in	S8
Front legroom	41.5 in	41.4 in	About the same
Length	203.9 in to 209.5 in	208.3 in to 209.5 in	N/A
Width	76.6 in	76.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,126 lb to 5,313 lb	4,696 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	5.1 in	N/A
0-60 mph	3.8 s tested	4.5 s tested	S8
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
S8 Base Style AWD $130,000	S-Class S 580e 4MATIC AWD $130,400	$400
S-Class S 500 4MATIC AWD $119,550	S8 Base Style AWD $130,000	$10,450

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

S-Class costs $13,228 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: S-Class wins.

S8 wins if MPG weight is 3 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.