The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 78,100
€ 103,500
€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 0.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.9
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58.9 in
117.8
202.2
119.5
201.8
202.2 in
Length
201.8 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.99 %
General
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
CHJA
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
451 hp
Mercedes S 500
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
17.72 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 500
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
739 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
739 mi
659 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
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).
125 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
