The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 98,700
€ 101,000
€ 98,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A8 L 55 TFSI is 7.6 cm longer and 7.4 cm wider.
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
1485
1945
2130
1485
1871
2120
1945 mm
Width
1871 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1485 mm
Height
1485 mm
3128
5302
3165
5226
5302 mm
Length
5226 mm
3128 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
2030 kg
Kerb Weight
2150 kg
2755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2700 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
5.58 %
General
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
CZSE
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
335 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
335 bhp
316 bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
500 NM
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
500 NM
730 NM
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Performance
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
▶ REPLAY
6.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.8 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
6.06 kg/bhp
6.8 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
36 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
574 mi
Range
615 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
574 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
187.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
216 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
725 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
