The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 105,100
€ 74,900
€ 105,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,900
ⓘ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 long is 2.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58
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 in
Height
57.5 in
124.6
205.1
117.8
202.2
205.1 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.82 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.83 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
19 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
459 mi
Range
874 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
459 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
231.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
