The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

€ 89,100
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450
€ 78,100
 Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 89,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100

ⓘ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. The Mercedes S 450 is 1.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
117.8
202.2
200.6 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.18 %
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
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 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.924
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Performance

Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

▶ REPLAY
13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
13.36 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 450
21 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
508 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes S 450
508 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450
208.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data