The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 91,100
€ 155,400
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 155,400
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 600 long.
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 600 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 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 600 long
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4872 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
13.57 %
General
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 600 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 600 long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CDRA
Engine Code
M 275.953
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
366 hp
510 hp
Mercedes S 600 long
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 600 long
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 600 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
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11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
11.51 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
588 mi
Range
391 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 600 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).
270.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
