The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 74,900
€ 97,000
€ 74,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 11.8 cm shorter, 5 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 450 long
1460
1949
2111
1494
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1494 mm
2992
5137
3165
5255
5137 mm
Length
5255 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 450 long
1915 kg
Kerb Weight
2015 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2700 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
4.96 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 450 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 450 long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2999 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
550 NM
500 NM
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
▶ REPLAY
7.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.26 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
7.75 kg/bhp
5.26 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
44 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
874 mi
Range
753 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
874 mi
753 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
131.6 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
655 kg
Maximum Payload
685 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
