The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 78,100

€ 105,100

€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,100
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500 long
57.5
76.7
83.1
58
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 in
117.8
202.2
124.6
205.1
202.2 in
Length
205.1 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500 long
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.36 %

General
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500 long
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 long
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CHJA
Engine Code
M 273.968

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500 long
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 500 long
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
17.72 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
37 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
739 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
739 mi
459 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
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).
231.1 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
231.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data