The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)

€ 86,800
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 89,100
 Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450
€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI is 6.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 450
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
207.3 in
Length
200.6 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 450
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.69 %
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 450
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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 450
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

▶ REPLAY
14.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
14.08 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
508 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
645 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
208.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data