The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 110,300
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 103,500
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 110,300
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 4.0 TFSI cod is 6.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
207.3 in
Length
200.6 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5919 lb
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.2 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CTGA
Engine Code
M 278.932
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

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

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.53 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
566 mi
526 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
185.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
170.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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