The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 97,200

€ 86,800

€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘ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. The Mercedes S 450 is 14 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
1496
1899
2130
1471
1949
2111
1899 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1496 mm
Height
1471 mm
3035
5125
3122
5265
5125 mm
Length
5265 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
2060 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2530 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
5.1 %

General
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2999 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
383 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 450
383 bhp
306 bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes S 450
500 NM
440 NM
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
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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5.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.39 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
5.38 kg/bhp
6.39 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 450
34 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
531 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes S 450
531 mi
645 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 450
155.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
670 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
520 L











No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data