The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 99,700
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700

ⓘ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 significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 25.6 cm taller than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
3035
5096
5267 mm
Length
5096 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
2010 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2615 kg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
5.19 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CDSB
Engine Code
M 278.932
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 bhp
429 bhp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
800 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

69 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
6.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.69 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
6.13 kg/bhp
4.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
549 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
549 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data