The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 113,600

€ 95,200

€ 113,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200
ⓘ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 7.4 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Audi A8 55 TFSI.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
1496
1899
2130
1473
1945
2130
1899 mm
Width
1945 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1496 mm
Height
1473 mm
3165
5246
2998
5172
5246 mm
Length
5172 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2998 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.14 %

General
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
W222/X222
Generation
D5 (4N)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
CZSE

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 bhp
335 bhp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1370 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
700 NM
500 NM
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 55 TFSI
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4.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.99 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500 long
4.61 kg/bhp
5.99 kg/bhp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
31 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
552 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
552 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
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).
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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
170.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
211 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
680 kg
Maximum Payload
685 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data