The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 107,200
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 104,400
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,400

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
201.4 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
W222/X222
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 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
9.6 lb/hp
10.05 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500
29 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes S 500
606 mi
572 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500
155.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data