The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 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 slightly. The Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 1.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
117.8
202.2
119.5
200.6
202.2 in
Length
200.6 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5919 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.27 %

General
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CHJA
Engine Code
M 278.932

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
17.72 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
739 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
739 mi
526 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
185.7 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data