The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 79,100
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 110,600
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,600

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
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 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
119.5
201.4
202.2 in
Length
201.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.08 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

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

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
147.7 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
147.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data