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| Specification | Mercedes-Benz2026 Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC Sedan | Audi2027 Audi S8 quattro |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 130 mphManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 155 mphBestManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Power-to-weight ratioHigher is betterCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ. | 202.9 hp/tCalculated | 242.2 hp/tBestCalculated |
| Lateral accelerationSkidpad radius and surface affect results. | 0.85 gIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 4.80 sManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 3.80 sBestManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| 0–100 km/hLower is better | 4.90 sManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 3.80 sBestManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| 0–100 mph | 10.10 sIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| 0–200 km/h | — | 13.6 sIndependent test · auto motor und sport |
| Braking | ||
| 70–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 174.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | 162.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 100–0 mph braking distance | 366.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 503 hpManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 563 hpBestManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 553 lb-ftManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 590 lb-ftBestManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Engine displacement | 3000.0 ccManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 4000.0 ccManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Cylinder count | 6Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 8Manufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Engine layout | Inline-6Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | V8Manufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Induction type | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 210 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Width | 76 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Height | 59 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Wheelbase | 127 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 5465 lbManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 5125 lbBestManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Fuel economy (combined)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 18.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (city)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 15.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (highway)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 24.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.7 galManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Practicality | ||
| Cargo volume | 8 ft³Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Seats | 5Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | $130,400Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | $130,000Manufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.22 :1Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Tires & Wheels | ||
| Front tire size | 255/45R19Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Rear tire size | 255/45R19Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
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| TurbochargedManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Transmission type | Torque-converter automaticManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | Torque-converter automaticManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
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| Number of gears | 9Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 8Manufacturer claim · Audi of America |
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