The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 93,600
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 50 TDI
€ 114,100
 Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,100

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
58
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
76.6 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
118
203.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
124.6
206.5
203.6 in
Length
206.5 in
118 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.96 %
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
D5 (4N)
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 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 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 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 long

Performance

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

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 50 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
42 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
572 mi
Mercedes S 500 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).
164.8 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data