The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09)

€ 138,900
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 154,300
 Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09) Mercedes S 600 long
€ 138,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 154,300

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 600 long.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 600 long
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 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 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09)
124.6
205.1
207.4 in
Length
205.1 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 600 long
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.29 %
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09)

General

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 600 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 600 long
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
M 275.953
4
Valves
3
12
Cylinders
12
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
493 hp
510 hp
Mercedes S 600 long
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
461 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 600 long

Performance

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 600 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 600 long

▶ REPLAY
9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
9.53 lb/hp
9.42 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
20 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
391 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
470 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 600 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).
270.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
225.5 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
547 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data