The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 103,500

€ 106,100

€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,100
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 60 TFSI e.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
58.5
73.7
83.5
58
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
119.5
200.6
118
203.6
200.6 in
Length
203.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
4575 lb
Curb Weight
5236 lb
5919 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6371 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
12.62 %

General
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 60 TFSI e
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
443 hp
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 60 TFSI e
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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.66 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
94 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
94 mpg
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
17 mpg
city
No data
31 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
526 mi
Range
1616 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
1616 mi
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
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).
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).
47.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
185.7 kWh
47.3 kWh
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data