The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

€ 105,900
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 91,100
 Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 4.2 FSI
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
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 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
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 4.2 FSI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5842 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5567 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.74 %
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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 long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
429 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 FSI

Performance

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
10.64 lb/hp
11.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
25 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
549 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
549 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
178.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data