The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 e long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 110,300

€ 96,100

€ 110,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 e long is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 9.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes S 500 e long
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
58.9
74.8
83.9
68.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
68.5 in
124.6
206.5
122.9
207.4
206.5 in
Length
207.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 e long
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4883 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
6228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
11.51 %

General
Mercedes S 500 e long
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
W222/X222
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 e long
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
CDRA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes S 500 e long
436 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 e long
479 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 500 e long
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 e long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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11.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 e long
11.2 lb/hp
11.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 e long
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
84 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 e long
84 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1553 mi
Range
577 mi
Mercedes S 500 e long
1553 mi
577 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
53.1 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500 e long
53.1 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 e long
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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