The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 82,300
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 101,100
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 500
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI 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 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 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 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 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 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.69 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
15.07 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
27 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
495 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
214 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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