The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 93,700
Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 long
€ 95,200
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 93,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 450 long is 3.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
205.7 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5611 lb
Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.23 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.922
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
335 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
339 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

 REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
13.26 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
22 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
523 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
523 mi
595 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
202.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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