The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 105,100
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 82,600
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 105,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 500 long is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 10.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
205.1 in
Length
207.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.43 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 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 L 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 L 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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.83 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
19 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
861 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
459 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
231.1 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data