The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 81,000
€ 101,300
€ 81,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 3.0 TDI is 3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
57.5
76.7
83.1
58
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58 in
117.8
202.2
124.6
205.1
202.2 in
Length
205.1 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.51 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 500 long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CTBD
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
258 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
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16.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.43 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
16.71 lb/hp
11.43 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
32 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
879 mi
Range
474 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
879 mi
474 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
223.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
223.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
