The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 77,600
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 114,900
 Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 560
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,900

ⓘ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 560.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 560
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
2992
5135
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
3035
5125
5135 mm
Length
5125 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 560
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2100 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2765 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
145 kg
6.9 %
Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

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
Permanent all-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 two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
CTBA
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3982 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
463 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
463 bhp
Mercedes S 560
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
580 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 560

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 560
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560

▶ REPLAY
7.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.54 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
7.7 kg/bhp
4.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 560

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes S 560
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
585 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 560
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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 560
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 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
665 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data