The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 82,600
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 111,100
 Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 560
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100

ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 9.6 inches taller than the Mercedes S 560.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 560
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
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 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
207.4 in
Length
201.8 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 560
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6052 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.95 %
Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 560
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 560
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 560
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560

▶ REPLAY
17.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.74 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.89 lb/hp
9.74 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
36 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 560
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
629 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
629 mi
Mercedes S 560
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data