The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 99,400
€ 95,200
€ 99,400
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 500 is 3.6 inches shorter and 2.9 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 55 TFSI
58
73.7
83.5
58
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58 in
119.5
200
118
203.6
200 in
Length
203.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 55 TFSI
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
General
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 55 TFSI
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 55 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
335 hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 55 TFSI
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11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.57 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 500
19 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
462 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes S 500
462 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500
229.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
