The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 103,500
![Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
€ 108,200
![Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Audi_A8_D4.webp)
€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.9
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
205.7
122.9
207.3
205.7 in
Length
207.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5997 lb
![Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.15 %
![Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A8_D4.png)
General
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 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
CTEC
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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
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
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Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.6 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
21 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
504 mi
Range
766 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
504 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
210.3 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data