The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

€ 99,400
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 500
€ 86,800
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 99,400
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 considerably. The Mercedes S 500 is 7.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
122.9
207.3
200 in
Length
207.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.73 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
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 L 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.57 lb/hp
14.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 500
19 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes S 500
462 mi
645 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500
229.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data