The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 110,600

€ 100,200

€ 110,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 9.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58.9
74.8
83.9
68.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
68.5 in
119.5
201.4
122.9
207.4
201.4 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.46 %

General
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
W222/X222
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 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
CEUA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 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
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 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
10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
10.06 lb/hp
10.76 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500
26 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
552 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes S 500
552 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes S 500
170.4 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data