The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 104,400

€ 93,700

€ 104,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,700
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 450 long
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
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 450 long
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %

General
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 450 long
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 long
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 long
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 long
Performance
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 450 long
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 long
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10.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.05 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
572 mi
Range
523 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
572 mi
523 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
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).
202.8 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
168.7 kWh
202.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data