The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 103,500
€ 93,600
€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A8 50 TDI.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 50 TDI
58.9
74.8
83.9
58
76.6
83.9
74.8 in
Width
76.6 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58 in
119.5
201.8
118
203.6
201.8 in
Length
203.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 50 TDI
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.19 %
General
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 50 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 50 TDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 500
451 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes S 500
384 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 50 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
9.8 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 500
36 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
659 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes S 500
659 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
125 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
