The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 97,100
€ 95,600
€ 97,100
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 Audi A8 L 50 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500.
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500
58.5
76.6
83.9
58
73.7
83.5
76.6 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
123.1
208.7
119.5
200
208.7 in
Length
200 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.51 %
General
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
DDVC
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
282 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
16.22 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
42 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500
37 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
799 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
799 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
221.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
