The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 106,100
€ 91,600
€ 106,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,600
ⓘ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 60 TFSI e is 1.5 inches shorter and 2.9 inches wider.
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450 long
58
76.6
83.9
58
73.7
83.5
76.6 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58 in
118
203.6
124.6
205.1
203.6 in
Length
205.1 in
118 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450 long
5236 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb
Weight Difference:
860 lb
16.42 %
General
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450 long
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450 long
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
443 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
516 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.06 lb/hp
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
11.82 lb/hp
13.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
94 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
No data
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1616 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
1616 mi
495 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
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).
214 kWh
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
47.3 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
92 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
