The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 91,100
€ 113,600
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,600
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 10.9 cm shorter, 5 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 500 long
1460
1949
2111
1496
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1496 mm
2992
5137
3165
5246
5137 mm
Length
5246 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 500 long
1910 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2525 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2750 kg
Weight Difference:
160 kg
7.73 %
General
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 500 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 500 long
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CDRA
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4163 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
366 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
366 bhp
449 bhp
Mercedes S 500 long
445 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
445 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
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5.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.61 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
5.22 kg/bhp
4.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
30 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
588 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
680 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
530 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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