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Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
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Audi A8 55 TFSI
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC
Car A
Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC
The Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC pairs strong AWD performance with room for five, making it well-suited to road trips and winter use. It offers good value in its segment given its 362 hp, 5.4 s 0–100 km/h, and a usable 525 L trunk.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety362 hpAWD
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Car B
Audi A8 55 TFSI
The Audi A8 55 TFSI pairs strong V6 performance with AWD confidence and space for five, making it a capable long‑distance companion. Its premium price and petrol-only setup will suit highway travelers more than city or budget-focused drivers.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9 L/100kmAWD
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 55 / 54
City 31 / 26
Budget / value 32 / 21
Road trip 69 / 71
Performance 43 / 39
Cargo 29 / 28
Practical 30 / 30
Premium 61 / 68
Winter 70 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC · Orange = Audi A8 55 TFSI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC Audi A8 55 TFSI
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

  • AWD traction boosts confidence for winter driving and long-distance trips.
  • Strong performance (362 hp, 500 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 5.4 s) for easy passing and highway cruising.
  • Seats five with a 525 L trunk, fitting family travel and weekend luggage.
  • High safety ranking in the signals adds peace of mind.

Audi A8 55 TFSI

  • Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.5 s) for confident passing and merging
  • AWD traction adds confidence in winter and on wet roads
  • 505 L trunk and five seats support family travel and road trips
  • For its performance, 9 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Audi A8 55 TFSI if…
Performance & capability
Audi A8 55 TFSI is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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