The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 93,400
Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 450
€ 95,200
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 93,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 450 is 0.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 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
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
201.8 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5875 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5611 lb
Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.25 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
383 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
11.48 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 450
36 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 450
659 mi
595 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
125 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450
125 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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