The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 92,000
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 95,400
 Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 450 long
€ 92,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400

ⓘ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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 2.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 450 long
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
207.3 in
Length
205.1 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 450 long
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.91 %
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 450 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 450 long
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CHJA
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 long

Performance

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 450 long
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long

▶ REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
18.17 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
37 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
769 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
221.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data