The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 92,700
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI
€ 82,600
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 450 CDI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 10.1 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
200.6 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450 CDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.06 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes S 450 CDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
316 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
538 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

Mercedes S 450 CDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450 CDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
26 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
615 mi
Range
861 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
615 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
187.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450 CDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data