The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 81,700
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 97,300
 Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 500
€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300

ⓘ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 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.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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
Mercedes S 500
4332 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5644 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.51 %
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500
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
Mercedes S 500
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 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.54 lb/hp
11.25 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
508 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
208.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data