The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 97,200
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 450
€ 82,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 9.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
201.8 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.09 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 L 3.0 TFSI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes S 450
383 hp
286 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes S 450
369 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
11.86 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes S 450
29 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
636 mi
Mercedes S 450
531 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 450
155.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data