The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 109,600
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
€ 103,500
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 109,600
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 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
123.1
208.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
5302 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5919 lb
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
728 lb
13.73 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
443 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
11.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
11.97 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
94 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1616 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
1616 mi
526 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
185.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
47.3 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
95 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data