The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (17 - 18)

€ 89,900
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 167,200
 Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (17 - 18) Mercedes S 600 long
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 167,200

ⓘ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 600 long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (17 - 18)
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 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (17 - 18)
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 600 long
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6151 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
10.07 %
Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (17 - 18)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 600 long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 277
CTBD
Engine Code
M 277.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 4900 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
523 hp
Mercedes S 600 long
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 600 long

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 600 long

▶ REPLAY
17.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.17 lb/hp
9.42 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
879 mi
Range
429 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
429 mi
Mercedes S 600 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).
219.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data