The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

€ 113,600
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 86,800
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 113,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 500 long is 0.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
74.8
83.9
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
124.6
206.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
122.9
207.3
206.5 in
Length
207.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.57 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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 L 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
10.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
10.16 lb/hp
14.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
26 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
552 mi
645 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
170.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data