The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 97,000
€ 86,800
€ 97,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 450 long is 0.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
58.8
74.8
83.9
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.8 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
206.9
122.9
207.3
206.9 in
Length
207.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %
General
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
W222/X222
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)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 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
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
383 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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11.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
11.6 lb/hp
14.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
36 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
753 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
753 mi
645 mi
Audi A8 L 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
125 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
