The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
€ 100,800

€ 78,100

€ 100,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 450 long is 4.6 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
58.8
74.8
83.9
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.8 in
Height
57.5 in
124.6
206.9
117.8
202.2
206.9 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.27 %

General
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
CHJA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
383 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
369 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
11.95 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
29 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
531 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
531 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
155.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data