The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 70,000
€ 103,500
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.5
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
117.8
202.2
124.6
205.7
202.2 in
Length
205.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.2 %
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
Front-wheel drive
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
CLAB
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 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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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
932 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
504 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
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).
210.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
210.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
