The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 85,300
 Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 450.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
202.2 in
Length
200.6 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5644 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.34 %
Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CLAB
Engine Code
M 273.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 450
32 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
528 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
528 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
200.8 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data