The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 114,100

€ 145,800

€ 114,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,800
ⓘ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 6.3 FSI W12 cod.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.9
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
124.6
206.5
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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.71 %

General
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 hp
493 hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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10.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
10.16 lb/hp
9.61 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
27 mpg
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
572 mi
Range
463 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
572 mi
463 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 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).
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).
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
164.8 kWh
208.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data