The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 109,600
€ 92,700
€ 109,600
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e is 8.1 inches longer and 2.9 inches wider.
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450 CDI
58.5
76.6
83.9
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.6 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
123.1
208.7
119.5
200.6
208.7 in
Length
200.6 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450 CDI
5302 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
13.09 %
General
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450 CDI
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450 CDI
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
443 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
516 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Performance
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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11.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
11.97 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
94 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1616 mi
Range
615 mi
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
1616 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Environmental Impact
47.3 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 60 TFSI e
47.3 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
95 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
