The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

€ 103,500
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 500
€ 98,700
 Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,700

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 55 TFSI.
Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
58.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
74.8 in
Width
76.6 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
Blueprint Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
123.1
208.7
201.8 in
Length
208.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6074 lb
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.23 %
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
W222/X222
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
451 hp
335 hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Mercedes S 500
384 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
9.8 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 500
36 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes S 500
659 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500
125 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data