The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 86,800
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 99,400
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 500
€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,400

ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
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 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
207.3 in
Length
200 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5776 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.73 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
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 500
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
645 mi
462 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
229.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 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
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data