The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 70,000
€ 93,400
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 3.0 TDI is 1.2 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
5137
3035
5125
5137 mm
Length
5125 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
1870 kg
Kerb Weight
1995 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2665 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
6.27 %
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)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-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 276
CLAB
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2999 CC
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 450
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
400 NM
500 NM
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
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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9.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.21 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
9.3 kg/bhp
5.21 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 450
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
932 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
659 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).
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).
125 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
670 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
