The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 114,100
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 114,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘ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 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 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 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 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 4.2 TDI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
W222/X222
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 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
10.16 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
27 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
572 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
164.8 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data