The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 101,100
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 500
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 101,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 500 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 10.1 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73.7
83.5
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
200.6 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.24 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.68 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes S 500
495 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
214 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).
154.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500
214 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data