The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 101,300
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 101,300
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 2.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
205.1 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.1 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
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 (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 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
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.43 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
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
20 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
474 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
474 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
223.5 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
223.5 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
452 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
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data