The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 85,300
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 117,900
 Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 560 long
€ 85,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is 1 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 560 long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 560 long
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
1949
2111
1494
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1471 mm
Height
1494 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
3122
5265
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
3165
5255
5265 mm
Length
5255 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 560 long
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
2125 kg
2585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2805 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
5.41 %
Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

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

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 560 long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
CTBA
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3982 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
463 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
463 bhp
Mercedes S 560 long
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
580 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 560 long

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 560 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560 long

▶ REPLAY
7.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.59 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.91 kg/bhp
4.59 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 560 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 560 long
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes S 560 long
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
849 mi
Range
585 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
849 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 560 long
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 560 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 560 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
680 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data