The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 91,600
€ 96,100
€ 91,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 10.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
58
73.7
83.5
68.5
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
68.5 in
124.6
205.1
122.9
207.4
205.1 in
Length
207.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.26 %
General
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.922
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
335 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
339 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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13.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
13.06 lb/hp
11.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
21 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
495 mi
Range
577 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
495 mi
577 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
214 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
214 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
