The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 101,300
€ 81,700
€ 101,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 long is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 10.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
58
73.7
83.5
68.5
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
68.5 in
124.6
205.1
122.9
207.4
205.1 in
Length
207.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.01 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 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 L 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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11.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.43 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
20 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
474 mi
Range
861 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
474 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 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).
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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
223.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
