The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 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
€ 87,500
 Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 450
€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod is 7.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 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 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
207.3 in
Length
200 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5776 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.52 %
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450

Performance

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

▶ REPLAY
9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.23 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
13.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 450
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
463 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
482 mi
Mercedes S 450
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).
219.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data