The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 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
€ 105,900
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 10.1 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 long 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 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
207.4 in
Length
205.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5842 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.13 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
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 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 long
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 long

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
36 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
549 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
549 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data