The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 78,100
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 92,700
 Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI
€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 4.1 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450 CDI.
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 450 CDI
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
1949
2111
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1460 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
2992
5137
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
3035
5096
5137 mm
Length
5096 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 450 CDI
1945 kg
Kerb Weight
2090 kg
2520 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2690 kg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
145 kg
6.94 %
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 450 CDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
CHJA
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
242 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 bhp
316 bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
480 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
480 NM
730 NM
Mercedes S 450 CDI

Performance

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 450 CDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

92 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI

▶ REPLAY
8.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.61 kg/bhp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
8.04 kg/bhp
6.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
45 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
615 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
739 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
187.2 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data