The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 107,200
 Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,200

ⓘ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 14.9 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1471 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
3122
5265
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
3035
5116
5265 mm
Length
5116 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500
2170 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2695 kg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
215 kg
9.91 %
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
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
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CTEC
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 bhp
449 bhp
Mercedes S 500
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
850 NM
700 NM
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
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
5.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.35 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
5.71 kg/bhp
4.35 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
39 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 500
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
606 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
606 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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
740 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data