The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 100,800

€ 74,600

€ 100,800
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 considerably. The Mercedes S 450 long is 11.8 cm longer, 5 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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
5137
5255 mm
Length
5137 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
2075 kg
Kerb Weight
1905 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2520 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
8.19 %

General
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

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 TFSI
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2999 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
383 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 bhp
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
383 bhp
286 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
420 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
500 NM
420 NM
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
5.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
5.42 kg/bhp
6.66 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
34 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
531 mi
Range
636 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
531 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
155.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
685 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
510 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data