The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 e long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 81,700
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 110,300
 Mercedes S 500 e long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 500 e long
€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 9.6 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500 e long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 e long
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 e long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 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 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 e long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
124.6
206.5
207.4 in
Length
206.5 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 e long
4332 lb
Curb Weight
4883 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6228 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
11.28 %
Mercedes S 500 e long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 e long
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 e long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 hp
436 hp
Mercedes S 500 e long
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 e long

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 e long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 e long
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
84 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
84 mpg
Mercedes S 500 e long
30 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes S 500 e 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).
53.1 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
53.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 e long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 500 e long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data