The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

€ 99,700
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 78,100
 Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
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 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.23 %
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Performance

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

▶ REPLAY
10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
549 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data