The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 114,100
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 92,000
 Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 114,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 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
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
124.6
206.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
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 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.62 %
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 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 L 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 L 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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Performance

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
27 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
769 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
572 mi
769 mi
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
164.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data