The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 77,600
€ 97,200
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200
ⓘ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 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
1460
1949
2111
1496
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1496 mm
2992
5135
3035
5125
5135 mm
Length
5125 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2730 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
5.1 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
CTBA
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2999 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 450
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
580 NM
500 NM
Mercedes S 450
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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7.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.38 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
7.7 kg/bhp
5.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 450
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
864 mi
Range
531 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
531 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
670 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
