The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 108,200
€ 85,300
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 6.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450
57.9
76.7
83.1
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
122.9
207.3
119.5
200.6
207.3 in
Length
200.6 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
9.91 %
General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CTEC
Engine Code
M 273.922
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 450
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
766 mi
Range
528 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
528 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
200.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
