The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 101,000
 Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI long
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,000

ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 25.6 cm taller than the Mercedes S 450 CDI long.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1741 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
3165
5226
5267 mm
Length
5226 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
2150 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2700 kg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.4 %
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
CDSB
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 bhp
316 bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
800 NM
730 NM
Mercedes S 450 CDI long

Performance

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

78 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

92 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
615 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
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).
187.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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