The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 89,100
€ 97,100
€ 89,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 450 is 8.1 inches shorter and 2.9 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
200.6
123.1
208.7
200.6 in
Length
208.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.16 %
General
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 50 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.924
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
13.36 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 450
21 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
508 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes S 450
508 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450
208.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
