The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 111,100
 Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 560
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100

ⓘ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 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 560.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (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 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
3035
5125
5265 mm
Length
5125 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560
2170 kg
Kerb Weight
2045 kg
2720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2745 kg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
5.76 %
Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
CTEC
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
3982 CC
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
463 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 bhp
463 bhp
Mercedes S 560
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
850 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 560

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560

▶ REPLAY
5.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.42 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
5.71 kg/bhp
4.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 560

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
39 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 560
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
629 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
629 mi
Mercedes S 560
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
700 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data