The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 95,200

€ 93,400

€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,400
ⓘ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 55 TFSI is 4.7 cm longer, 4.6 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450.
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 450
1473
1945
2130
1496
1899
2130
1945 mm
Width
1899 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1473 mm
Height
1496 mm
2998
5172
3035
5125
5172 mm
Length
5125 mm
2998 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 450
2005 kg
Kerb Weight
1995 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2665 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.5 %

General
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 450
D5 (4N)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 450
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CZSE
Engine Code
M 276.824

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
2999 CC
335 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
335 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 450
500 NM
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
500 NM
500 NM
Mercedes S 450
Performance
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450
▶ REPLAY
5.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.21 kg/bhp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
5.99 kg/bhp
5.21 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
36 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 450
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
574 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
574 mi
659 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
125 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
214 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
685 kg
Maximum Payload
670 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
530 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data