The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

€ 110,300
Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 79,100
 Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 110,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
124.6
206.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
117.8
202.2
206.5 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.47 %
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
9.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
9.89 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
29 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
653 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
606 mi
653 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
155.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data