The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 85,300

€ 145,800

€ 85,300
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 6.7 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod.
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.9
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
200.6
122.9
207.3
200.6 in
Length
207.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.07 %

General
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.922
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
493 hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
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
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
12.87 lb/hp
9.61 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450
22 mpg
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
528 mi
Range
463 mi
Mercedes S 450
528 mi
463 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Environmental Impact
200.8 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
200.8 kWh
208.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data