The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 93,600
€ 93,700
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,700
ⓘ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 50 TDI is 2.1 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
58
76.6
83.9
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.6 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
118
203.6
124.6
205.7
203.6 in
Length
205.7 in
118 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.7 %
General
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
DDVC
Engine Code
M 273.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
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
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
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16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
16.02 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
42 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
37 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
799 mi
Range
523 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
523 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).
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).
202.8 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
202.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
