The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 98,700
€ 103,500
€ 98,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘ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 3 inches longer and 2.9 inches wider.
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 500 long
58.5
76.6
83.9
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.6 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
123.1
208.7
124.6
205.7
208.7 in
Length
205.7 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 500 long
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.74 %
General
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 500 long
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 500 long
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CZSE
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
335 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
13.36 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
30 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
574 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
574 mi
504 mi
Mercedes S 500 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).
210.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
210.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
