The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 100,800
 Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 450 long
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 4.2 TDI is 11.8 cm shorter, 5 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1494
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1494 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
3165
5255
5137 mm
Length
5255 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
2660 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2760 kg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.24 %
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
CDSB
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2999 CC
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
800 NM
500 NM
Mercedes S 450 long

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long

▶ REPLAY
5.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.42 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
5.98 kg/bhp
5.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
531 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
531 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
685 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data