The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

€ 101,100
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 500
€ 98,700
 Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
€ 101,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 500 is 8.1 inches shorter and 2.9 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73.7
83.5
58.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
123.1
208.7
200.6 in
Length
208.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6074 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 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 L 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 L 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 L 55 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.68 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes S 500
495 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500
214 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data