The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 105,100

€ 106,100

€ 105,100
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€ 106,100
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 500 long is 1.5 inches longer and 2.9 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
58
73.7
83.5
58
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58 in
124.6
205.1
118
203.6
205.1 in
Length
203.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
4530 lb
Curb Weight
5236 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6371 lb

Weight Difference:
705 lb
13.46 %

General
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 60 TFSI e
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
443 hp
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 60 TFSI e
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11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.83 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
94 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
19 mpg
94 mpg
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
13 mpg
city
No data
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
459 mi
Range
1616 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
459 mi
1616 mi
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
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).
47.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
231.1 kWh
47.3 kWh
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data