The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 145,800
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
€ 106,700
 Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700

ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 500
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
119.5
201.4
207.3 in
Length
201.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 500
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5941 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.07 %
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
M 278.929
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
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
463 mi
Range
585 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data