The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 100,800
![Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_lang_W222.png)
€ 100,200
![Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Audi_A8_D4.webp)
€ 100,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 450 long is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 9.7 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58.8
74.8
83.9
68.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.8 in
Height
68.5 in
124.6
206.9
122.9
207.4
206.9 in
Length
207.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
![Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_lang_W222.png)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.65 %
![Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A8_D4.png)
General
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
CEUA
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
383 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
369 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
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 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
11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
11.95 lb/hp
10.76 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
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
29 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
531 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
531 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
155.3 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data