The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 82,600
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 106,700
 Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 9.6 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
68.5 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
119.5
201.4
207.4 in
Length
201.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5941 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.49 %
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
17.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.89 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
36 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
585 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data