The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 105,900
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 74,600
 Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 105,900
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 long is 8.9 cm longer, 7.8 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
1871
2120
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1485 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
3165
5226
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
5226 mm
Length
5137 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
1905 kg
2650 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2520 kg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
165 kg
7.97 %
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
429 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
286 bhp
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
429 bhp
286 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
420 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
700 NM
420 NM
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
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

69 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
4.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4.83 kg/bhp
6.66 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
30 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
549 mi
Range
636 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 long
178.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data