The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 97,200
€ 93,600
€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A8 50 TDI.
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 50 TDI
58.9
74.8
83.9
58
76.6
83.9
74.8 in
Width
76.6 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58 in
119.5
201.8
118
203.6
201.8 in
Length
203.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 50 TDI
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.48 %
General
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 50 TDI
W222/X222
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)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 50 TDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 450
383 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes S 450
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 50 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
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11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
11.86 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 450
29 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
531 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes S 450
531 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
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
155.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
314 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
