The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 103,500
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 81,000
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 103,500
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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.8
202.2
200.6 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5919 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.79 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.66 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
879 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
185.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data