The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 100,800
€ 81,000
€ 100,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,000
ⓘ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 12 cm longer, 5 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
1494
1899
2130
1460
1949
2111
1899 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1494 mm
Height
1460 mm
3165
5255
2992
5135
5255 mm
Length
5135 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
2075 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2570 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
5.78 %
General
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2999 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
383 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
258 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
383 bhp
258 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
500 NM
580 NM
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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5.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
5.42 kg/bhp
7.58 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
34 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
531 mi
Range
879 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
531 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
155.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
685 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
