The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 98,700
€ 155,400
€ 98,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 155,400
ⓘ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 600 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 600 long
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4872 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.15 %
General
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 600 long
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 600 long
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CZSE
Engine Code
M 275.953
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
335 hp
510 hp
Mercedes S 600 long
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 600 long
Performance
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 600 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
13.36 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
30 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
22 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
574 mi
Range
391 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
574 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 600 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).
270.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
