The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 114,100
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 95,200
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 114,100
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 4.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
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 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
124.6
206.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
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 4.0 TFSI cod
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5611 lb
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.82 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
10.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
10.16 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
27 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
572 mi
595 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
164.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data