The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 89,900
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 100,800
 Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 450 long
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,800

ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
206.9
207.3 in
Length
206.9 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.13 %
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
CTBD
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 long

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
879 mi
Range
531 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
531 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data