The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 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
€ 113,600
 Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,600

ⓘ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 2.1 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 24.5 cm taller than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 long
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1741 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
3165
5246
5267 mm
Length
5246 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 long
2005 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2750 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.14 %
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol 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
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 bhp
449 bhp
Mercedes S 500 long
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
550 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 500 long

Performance

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

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

▶ REPLAY
8.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.61 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
8.12 kg/bhp
4.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
43 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500 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).
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
680 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data