The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 82,300
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 111,100
 Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 560
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 9.6 inches taller than the Mercedes S 560.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 560
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (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 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
207.4 in
Length
201.8 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 560
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6052 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.39 %
Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 560
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 560
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 560
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560

▶ REPLAY
15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.74 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
15.07 lb/hp
9.74 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
27 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 560
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
629 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
629 mi
Mercedes S 560
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data