The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 97,200

€ 145,800

€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,800
ⓘ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 6.3 FSI W12 cod.
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
2060 kg
Kerb Weight
2150 kg
2730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2675 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
4.19 %

General
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2999 CC
Engine Capacity
6299 CC
383 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
493 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 450
383 bhp
493 bhp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
625 NM
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes S 450
500 NM
625 NM
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Performance
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
▶ REPLAY
5.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.36 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
5.38 kg/bhp
4.36 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450
34 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
531 mi
Range
463 mi
Mercedes S 450
531 mi
463 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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).
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450
155.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
670 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
520 L











No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data