Audi Q8 55 TFSI vs Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

Audi Q8 55 TFSI

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

Audi Q8 55 TFSI

A premium 5-seat AWD with strong V6 power, the Audi Q8 55 TFSI shines on road trips thanks to generous cargo space and confident performance. It’s less compelling for dense city driving or buyers seeking track-focused dynamics.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety9.1 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

The Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC pairs strong performance with all‑weather traction and long‑haul practicality, making it a natural fit for road trips and premium family use. Pricing and consumption reflect its performance focus, but pace, space, and safety signals are compelling.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety503 hpAWD

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssame usage profilestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 76 / 75

City 26 / 20

Budget / value 43 / 30

Road trip 76 / 75

Performance 38 / 44

Cargo 42 / 38

Practical 53 / 53

Premium 63 / 74

Winter 80 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q8 55 TFSI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi Q8 55 TFSI Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

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Pros & cons

Audi Q8 55 TFSI

Strong V6 performance (340 hp, 5.6 s 0–100 km/h) for confident passing
AWD traction adds confidence in winter and varied conditions
605 L trunk and 5 seats suit family travel and luggage
Ranks well for safety in its class
9.1 L/100 km combined consumption isn’t ideal for city commutes
Five-seat configuration only; no third row
Premium pricing may exceed some budgets
Despite high power, not aimed at hardcore performance driving

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

503 hp and 4.5 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing and merging
AWD traction supports winter and variable‑condition travel
550‑liter trunk and five seats suit road trips and growing families
Safety ranks as a strength alongside premium comfort signals
High purchase price around 100,000 places it at the premium end
Combined consumption of 9.5 may not suit efficiency‑first buyers
Less suited to stop‑start city driving per usage signals
If you rarely need AWD or rapid performance, capability may go unused

Verdict

Pick Audi Q8 55 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi Q8 55 TFSI uses 9.1 L/100km vs 9.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC puts out 503 hp vs 340 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi Q8 55 TFSI

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

Verdict

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