The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 107,200
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 500 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 9.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
201.4 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.79 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
W222/X222
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 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
9.6 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes S 500
29 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes S 500
606 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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).
154.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500
155.3 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data