The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 95,600
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) Mercedes S 500
€ 89,900
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
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 3.0 TDI
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.48 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.17 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.17 lb/hp
17.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
879 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500
221.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data