The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 95,600
 Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) Mercedes S 500
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600

ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
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 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
119.5
200
207.3 in
Length
200 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5611 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
10.6 %
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500
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 500
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 273.961
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
221.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500
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