The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 93,600
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 50 TDI
€ 100,800
 Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 450 long
€ 93,600
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 slightly. The Audi A8 50 TDI is 8.3 cm shorter, 4.6 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
1473
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
1945
2130
1494
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
1899
2130
1945 mm
Width
1899 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1473 mm
Height
1494 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
2998
5172
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
3165
5255
5172 mm
Length
5255 mm
2998 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2760 kg
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.2 %
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
DDVC
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2999 CC
282 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
600 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
600 NM
500 NM
Mercedes S 450 long

Performance

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 50 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long

▶ REPLAY
7.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.42 kg/bhp
Audi A8 50 TDI
7.27 kg/bhp
5.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
50 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
531 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
531 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
181 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
640 kg
Maximum Payload
685 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data