The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 74,600
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 113,600
 Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,600

ⓘ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 TFSI is 10.9 cm shorter, 5 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500 long
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
3165
5246
5137 mm
Length
5246 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500 long
1905 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2520 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2750 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
165 kg
7.97 %
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500 long
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
286 bhp
at 4850 rpm
Power
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
286 bhp
449 bhp
Mercedes S 500 long
420 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
420 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 500 long

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

▶ REPLAY
6.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.61 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
6.66 kg/bhp
4.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
32 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
680 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data