The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

€ 110,600
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 93,600
 Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 50 TDI
€ 110,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600

ⓘ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. The Mercedes S 500 is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A8 50 TDI.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 50 TDI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
74.8
83.9
58
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
74.8 in
Width
76.6 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
118
203.6
201.4 in
Length
203.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 50 TDI
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 50 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 50 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 50 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
10.06 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 500
26 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes S 500
552 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
170.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data