The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 109,600
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
€ 105,100
 Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 109,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 500 long
58.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
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 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
123.1
208.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
208.7 in
Length
205.1 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 500 long
5302 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
772 lb
14.56 %
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 500 long
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 long
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
443 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
516 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long

Performance

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
94 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1616 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
1616 mi
459 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
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).
231.1 kWh
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
47.3 kWh
231.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
95 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
468 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data