The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 104,400

€ 83,700

€ 104,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,700
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 450
57.5
76.7
83.1
58
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 in
117.8
202.2
119.5
200
202.2 in
Length
200 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 450
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.77 %

General
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 450
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 450
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CTGA
Engine Code
M 273.922

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 450
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10.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.05 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
572 mi
Range
500 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
572 mi
500 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
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).
212.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
168.7 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data