The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 97,500
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 long
€ 74,600
 Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 97,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600

ⓘ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. The Mercedes S 450 long is 3.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 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
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
205.7 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.2 %
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.924
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
335 hp
286 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
339 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.69 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
13.66 lb/hp
14.69 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
21 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
508 mi
Range
636 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
508 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
208.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data