The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 109,700
€ 79,100
€ 109,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100
ⓘ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 long is 3.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.5
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
124.6
205.7
117.8
202.2
205.7 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
10.98 %
General
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
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 long
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
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
429 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
11 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
24 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
521 mi
Range
653 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
521 mi
653 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
187.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
