The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (18 - ..)

€ 77,600
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 167,400
 Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (18 - ..) Mercedes S 600 long
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 167,400

ⓘ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 is 4.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 600 long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (18 - ..)
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (18 - ..)
124.6
206.9
202.2 in
Length
206.9 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6151 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
12.52 %
Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (18 - ..)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 277
CTBA
Engine Code
M 277.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 hp
523 hp
Mercedes S 600 long
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 600 long

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 600 long

▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
16.97 lb/hp
9.42 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
32 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
355 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
355 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
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).
265.2 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
515 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data