The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 97,200
 Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 450
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 14.2 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 24.5 cm taller than the Mercedes S 450.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1741 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
3035
5125
5267 mm
Length
5125 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2730 kg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.83 %
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
CDSB
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2999 CC
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 450
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
800 NM
500 NM
Mercedes S 450

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

▶ REPLAY
6.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.38 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
6.13 kg/bhp
5.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 450
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
531 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
531 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
670 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data