The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 111,000
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
202.2 in
Length
201.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.78 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CLAB
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
572 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
164.8 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data