The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 106,100
€ 93,400
€ 106,100
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 60 TFSI e is 1.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450
58
76.6
83.9
58.9
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
118
203.6
119.5
201.8
203.6 in
Length
201.8 in
118 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450
5236 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5875 lb
Weight Difference:
838 lb
16 %
General
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450
D5 (4N)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
443 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 450
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
11.82 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
94 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 450
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1616 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
1616 mi
659 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
47.3 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 60 TFSI e
47.3 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
92 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
