The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 111,000
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 108,200
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200

ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
201.4 in
Length
207.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5997 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.54 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
W222/X222
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 with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

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

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 500
27 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
766 mi
Mercedes S 500
572 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
164.8 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data