The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 145,800
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
€ 98,900
 Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 420 CDI long
€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,900

ⓘ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. The Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod is 2.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 420 CDI long.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
207.3 in
Length
205.1 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.46 %
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 420 CDI long

Performance

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI long

▶ REPLAY
9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
463 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
193.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data