The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 82,600
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 103,500
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500

ⓘ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 significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 10.1 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
68.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
207.4 in
Length
200.6 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5919 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.37 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 278.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
36 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
526 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
185.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data