The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 109,700
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,700

ⓘ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 4.2 TDI is 3.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
202.2 in
Length
205.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.26 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CDSB
Engine Code
M 278.932
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
521 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
521 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
187.5 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data