The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 74,000
€ 111,100
€ 74,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 3.0 TDI is 1.2 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 560.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 560
1460
1949
2111
1496
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1496 mm
2992
5137
3035
5125
5137 mm
Length
5125 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 560
1915 kg
Kerb Weight
2045 kg
2530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2745 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
6.36 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 560
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
Mercedes S 560
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3982 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
463 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
247 bhp
463 bhp
Mercedes S 560
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
550 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 560
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 560
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560
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7.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.42 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
7.75 kg/bhp
4.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 560
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
874 mi
Range
629 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
874 mi
629 mi
Mercedes S 560
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
131.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
700 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
