The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 95,400
![Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221.png)
€ 110,300
![Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Audi_A8_D4.webp)
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58
73.7
83.5
57.9
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
205.1
122.9
207.3
205.1 in
Length
207.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb
![Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221.png)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.24 %
![Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A8_D4.png)
General
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.924
Engine Code
CTGA
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
335 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
339 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 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
269 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
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Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
13.52 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
20 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
478 mi
Range
566 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
478 mi
566 mi
Audi A8 L 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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
221.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data