The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 95,600

€ 92,000

€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,000
ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
58
73.7
83.5
57.9
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
200
122.9
207.3
200 in
Length
207.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.75 %

General
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
CHJA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.17 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
478 mi
Range
769 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
769 mi
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
221.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data