The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 560 e long 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 114,300
 Mercedes S 560 e long 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes S 560 e long
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,300

ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560 e long.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560 e long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 e long 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 e long 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
124.6
206.9
202.2 in
Length
206.9 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560 e long
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4883 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6228 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.55 %
Mercedes S 560 e long 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560 e long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560 e long
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CDSB
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
469 hp
Mercedes S 560 e 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 560 e long

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560 e 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 560 e long

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13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
10.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 e long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560 e long
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
84 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
84 mpg
Mercedes S 560 e long
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes S 560 e 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).
53.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
53.1 kWh
Mercedes S 560 e long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
82 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560 e long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data