The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 102,300
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 117,900
 Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 560 long
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,900

ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560 long.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560 long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
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 (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
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 long
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4685 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6184 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.47 %
Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560 long
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
CTEC
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560 long
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560 long

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560 long

▶ REPLAY
12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
10.12 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560 long
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 560 long
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
585 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 560 long
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 560 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data