The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 109,700
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 108,200
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 109,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
205.7 in
Length
207.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5997 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.38 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 L 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
429 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
11 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
24 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
521 mi
Range
766 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
521 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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).
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
187.5 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data