The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 95,200
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 107,300
 Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,300

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500 long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
124.6
205.7
202.2 in
Length
205.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500 long
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.05 %
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
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 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500 long
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 273.968
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 long
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 long

Performance

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

▶ REPLAY
10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.95 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.49 lb/hp
11.95 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
595 mi
495 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
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).
214 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
178.2 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data