The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 145,800

€ 92,700

€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 CDI.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450 CDI
57.9
76.7
83.1
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
122.9
207.3
119.5
200.6
207.3 in
Length
200.6 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.78 %

General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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 450 CDI
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 450 CDI
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 450 CDI
Performance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI
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9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
463 mi
Range
615 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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).
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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data