The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 138,900
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 103,500
 Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 138,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 is 1.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 500 long
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
124.6
205.7
207.4 in
Length
205.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 500 long
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.41 %
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 500 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
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
Mercedes S 500 long
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 273.961
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
493 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
461 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long

Performance

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

▶ REPLAY
9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
9.53 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
20 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
470 mi
504 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
210.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
225.5 kWh
210.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data