The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 79,100
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 107,200
 Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,200

ⓘ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 1.9 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
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 (13 - 14)
2992
5135
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
3035
5116
5135 mm
Length
5116 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
1905 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2520 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2695 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.56 %
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
306 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
306 bhp
449 bhp
Mercedes S 500
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
440 NM
700 NM
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

79 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.35 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
6.23 kg/bhp
4.35 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
36 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 500
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
606 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
606 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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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