The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)

€ 86,800
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 165,600
 Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17) Mercedes S 600 long
€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 165,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI is 1.9 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 600 long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 600 long
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1471 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
3122
5265
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)
3165
5246
5265 mm
Length
5246 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 600 long
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2740 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
230 kg
10.53 %
Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 600 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 600 long
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 277
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
M 277.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
306 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
523 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
306 bhp
523 bhp
Mercedes S 600 long
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
830 NM
at 1900 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
440 NM
830 NM
Mercedes S 600 long

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 600 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 600 long

▶ REPLAY
6.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.18 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
6.39 kg/bhp
4.18 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 600 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
36 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
432 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
645 mi
432 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
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).
217.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
268 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data