The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 104,400
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 101,100
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 500
€ 104,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,100

ⓘ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 1.5 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
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 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 (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.69 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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
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 273.968
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
429 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
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
10.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.05 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
572 mi
495 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
214 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
168.7 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data