The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 87,500
€ 95,200
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 450 is 9.2 cm shorter and 7.4 cm narrower.
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 55 TFSI
1473
1871
2120
1473
1945
2130
1871 mm
Width
1945 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1473 mm
Height
1473 mm
3035
5080
2998
5172
5080 mm
Length
5172 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2998 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 55 TFSI
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.25 %
General
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 55 TFSI
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 55 TFSI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.924
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 bhp
335 bhp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1370 rpm
Mercedes S 450
460 NM
500 NM
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 55 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.99 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
6 kg/bhp
5.99 kg/bhp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 450
24 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
482 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes S 450
482 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes S 450
219.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
277 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
610 kg
Maximum Payload
685 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
