The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 110,300

€ 117,900

€ 110,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,900
ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod is 0.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560 long.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 560 long
57.9
76.7
83.1
58.8
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.8 in
122.9
207.3
124.6
206.9
207.3 in
Length
206.9 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 560 long
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4685 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6184 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.52 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 560 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 560 long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
CTGA
Engine Code
M 176.980

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560 long
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560 long
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 560 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560 long
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10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.53 lb/hp
10.12 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 560 long
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 560 long
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
566 mi
Range
585 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
566 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 560 long
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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
170.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 560 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 560 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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