The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 101,000
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI long
€ 95,200
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 101,000
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 slightly. The Mercedes S 450 CDI long is 8.9 cm longer, 7.8 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1485 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
3165
5226
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
2992
5137
5226 mm
Length
5137 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2545 kg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
180 kg
8.37 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
316 bhp
414 bhp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
730 NM
600 NM
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

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

92 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI long

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

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6.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
6.8 kg/bhp
4.76 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
31 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
615 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
615 mi
595 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
187.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data