The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 97,300
€ 81,000
€ 97,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 500 is 1.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.5
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
119.5
200.6
117.8
202.2
200.6 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 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 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 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 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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11.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.25 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
508 mi
Range
879 mi
Mercedes S 500
508 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500
208.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
