The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 99,700
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 77,600
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600

ⓘ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 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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 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 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 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 3.0 TDI
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.73 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

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
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 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
CTBA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
254 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
10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
549 mi
Range
864 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
864 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data