The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 108,200
€ 113,600
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 1.9 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
1471
1949
2111
1496
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1471 mm
Height
1496 mm
3122
5265
3165
5246
5265 mm
Length
5246 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
2170 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2750 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
4.61 %
General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
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 long
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 long
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
5.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.61 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
5.71 kg/bhp
4.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
39 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
766 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
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).
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
680 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
530 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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