The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 96,100
€ 93,400
€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 9.6 inches taller than the Mercedes S 450.
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 450
68.5
76.7
83.1
58.9
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
68.5 in
Height
58.9 in
122.9
207.4
119.5
201.8
207.4 in
Length
201.8 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 450
4321 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5875 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.75 %
General
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 450
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 450
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CDRA
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
366 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 450
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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11.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
11.81 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
24 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 450
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
577 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
577 mi
659 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
125 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
183.8 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
