The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 97,100
€ 111,100
€ 97,100
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 50 TDI is 7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560.
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 560
58.5
76.6
83.9
58.9
74.8
83.9
76.6 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
123.1
208.7
119.5
201.8
208.7 in
Length
201.8 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 560
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6052 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.44 %
General
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 560
D5 (4N)
Generation
W222/X222
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 560
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
DDVC
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
282 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560
Performance
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 560
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.74 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
16.22 lb/hp
9.74 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
42 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 560
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
799 mi
Range
629 mi
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
799 mi
629 mi
Mercedes S 560
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
