The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

€ 113,600
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 78,100
 Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 113,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
74.8
83.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
124.6
206.5
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
117.8
202.2
206.5 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.05 %
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
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 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Performance

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

▶ REPLAY
10.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
10.16 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
26 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
552 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
170.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data