The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 95,200

€ 97,300

€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300
ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod is 1.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
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
119.5
200.6
202.2 in
Length
200.6 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.76 %

General
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CEUA
Engine Code
M 273.961

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
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10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.49 lb/hp
11.25 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
595 mi
Range
508 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
595 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
208.4 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
178.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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