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

€ 95,200

€ 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
73.7
83.5
57.5
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
124.6
205.7
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
Weight
5611 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.23 %

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
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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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
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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).
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