The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 101,000
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI long
€ 109,600
 Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
€ 101,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 450 CDI long is 3 inches shorter and 2.9 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
58.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
123.1
208.7
205.7 in
Length
208.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
4740 lb
Curb Weight
5302 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6437 lb
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
10.6 %
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
316 hp
443 hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e

Performance

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI long

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e

▶ REPLAY
15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
15 lb/hp
11.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
94 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
26 mpg
94 mpg
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
18 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
615 mi
Range
1616 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
615 mi
1616 mi
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
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).
47.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
187.2 kWh
47.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data