The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 105,100
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 104,400
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 105,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,400

ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod 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 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
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 4.0 TFSI cod
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.86 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.83 lb/hp
10.05 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
19 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
459 mi
572 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
231.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data