The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 145,800

€ 95,400

€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘ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. The Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod is 5.5 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450 long
1471
1949
2111
1473
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1473 mm
3122
5265
3165
5210
5265 mm
Length
5210 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450 long
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
2055 kg
2675 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2640 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
4.42 %

General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450 long
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
M 273.924

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6299 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
493 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
625 NM
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
625 NM
460 NM
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long
▶ REPLAY
4.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.13 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4.36 kg/bhp
6.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
26 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
463 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 450 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).
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).
221.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
560 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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