The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 110,300
![Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A8_D4.png)
€ 97,300
![Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_W221-09.webp)
€ 110,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300
ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod is 16.9 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
1471
1949
2111
1485
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1485 mm
3122
5265
3035
5096
5265 mm
Length
5096 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2625 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2560 kg
![Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A8_D4.png)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
4.63 %
![Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
General
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CTGA
Engine Code
M 273.961
![](graphbase/engines/Mercedes-Benz_M_273.png)
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3993 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
429 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
429 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 500
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
600 NM
530 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
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/Audi_A8_D4.png)
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
Mercedes S 500
▶ REPLAY
4.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.1 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4.78 kg/bhp
5.1 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
31 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
36 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
566 mi
Range
508 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
566 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
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 4.0 TFSI cod
170.4 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
207 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
258 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
605 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data