The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 93,600
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 50 TDI
€ 105,900
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 50 TDI is 2.1 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
58
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
118
203.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5842 lb
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.96 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
DDVC
Engine Code
M 278.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 50 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
16.02 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
42 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
549 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
549 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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