The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 560 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 110,300
€ 114,100
€ 110,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,100
ⓘ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 1 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 560 long.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 560 long
1471
1949
2111
1494
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1471 mm
Height
1494 mm
3122
5265
3165
5255
5265 mm
Length
5255 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 560 long
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2625 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2785 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
0.97 %
General
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 560 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 560 long
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
CTGA
Engine Code
M 176.980

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3993 CC
Engine Capacity
3982 CC
429 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
463 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
429 bhp
463 bhp
Mercedes S 560 long
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
600 NM
700 NM
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
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560 long
▶ REPLAY
4.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.47 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4.78 kg/bhp
4.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 560 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 560 long
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
31 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 560 long
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
566 mi
Range
629 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
566 mi
629 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
170.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
207 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 560 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
715 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
530 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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