The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 95,600
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) Mercedes S 500
€ 74,600
 Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600

ⓘ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, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI 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 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
200 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.8 %
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
286 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.69 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.17 lb/hp
14.69 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
636 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500
221.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data