The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 87,500
€ 109,600
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 450 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e.
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
58
73.7
83.5
58.5
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
200
123.1
208.7
200 in
Length
208.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
4431 lb
Curb Weight
5302 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6437 lb
Weight Difference:
871 lb
16.43 %
General
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.924
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
443 hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Performance
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
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13.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
13.23 lb/hp
11.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
94 mpg
Mercedes S 450
20 mpg
94 mpg
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
14 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
482 mi
Range
1616 mi
Mercedes S 450
482 mi
1616 mi
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
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).
47.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450
219.8 kWh
47.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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