The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 99,700
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 74,600
 Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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 TFSI
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.21 %
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
286 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Performance

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

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.69 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
14.69 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
549 mi
Range
636 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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