The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 95,600
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) Mercedes S 500
€ 138,900
 Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,900

ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 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
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
200 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
8.92 %
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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 L 6.3 FSI W12
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
493 hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

Performance

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.17 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
470 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
470 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500
221.6 kWh
225.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data