The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 93,600
€ 95,600
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A8 50 TDI is 9.2 cm longer and 7.4 cm wider.
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500
1473
1945
2130
1473
1871
2120
1945 mm
Width
1871 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1473 mm
Height
1473 mm
2998
5172
3035
5080
5172 mm
Length
5080 mm
2998 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2545 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
5.37 %
General
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
DDVC
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
5462 CC
282 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 500
600 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
600 NM
530 NM
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
▶ REPLAY
7.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
Audi A8 50 TDI
7.27 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
50 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500
44 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
799 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
221.6 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
181 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
640 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
