The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 95,400

€ 95,200

€ 95,400
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 slightly. The Mercedes S 450 long is 7.3 cm longer, 7.8 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
1473
1871
2120
1460
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1473 mm
Height
1460 mm
3165
5210
2992
5137
5210 mm
Length
5137 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
2055 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2640 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2545 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
4.14 %

General
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.924
Engine Code
CEUA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
335 bhp
414 bhp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
460 NM
600 NM
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
6.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
6.13 kg/bhp
4.76 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
24 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
478 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
478 mi
595 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
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 long
221.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
279 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
510 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data