The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 86,800
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 103,500
 Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 500
€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500

ⓘ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 5.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch 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
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
207.3 in
Length
201.8 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5897 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.49 %
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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 500
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
451 hp
Mercedes S 500
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
384 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
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 500
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
645 mi
659 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).
125 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 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
1477 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data