The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 92,700
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI
€ 77,600
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 450 CDI is 3.9 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1485 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
3035
5096
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
2992
5135
5096 mm
Length
5135 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
2090 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2570 kg
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
6.46 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 450 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 450 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
316 bhp
254 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
730 NM
580 NM
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 450 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

92 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
6.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.7 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
6.61 kg/bhp
7.7 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
31 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
615 mi
Range
864 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
615 mi
864 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
187.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data