The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 99,400

€ 110,300

€ 99,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300
ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58
73.7
83.5
57.9
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
119.5
200
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 4.0 TFSI cod
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.95 %

General
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 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 273.968
Engine Code
CTGA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.57 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500
19 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
462 mi
Range
566 mi
Mercedes S 500
462 mi
566 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
229.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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