The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 97,000
Mercedes S 450 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 450 long
€ 74,600
 Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 97,000
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 4.6 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.8 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
206.9
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
206.9 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Mercedes S 450 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.47 %
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
383 hp
286 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
369 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.69 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
11.6 lb/hp
14.69 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
36 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
753 mi
Range
636 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
753 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
125 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data