The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 100,200
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 111,000
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 100,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.1 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 24.5 cm taller than the Mercedes S 500.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1741 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
3035
5116
5267 mm
Length
5116 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
2020 kg
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
2595 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2715 kg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.46 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CEUA
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3993 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
414 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
414 bhp
449 bhp
Mercedes S 500
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
600 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 500

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
4.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.57 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4.88 kg/bhp
4.57 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
30 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes S 500
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
588 mi
572 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
164.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
179.9 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
202 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
665 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data