The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 81,700
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 95,400
 Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 450 long
€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400

ⓘ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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 10.6 inches taller than the Mercedes S 450 long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
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 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
207.4 in
Length
205.1 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
4332 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.37 %
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
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
Mercedes S 450 long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 long

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.54 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 450 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).
221.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data