The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 110,300

€ 108,200

€ 110,300
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 a little. The Mercedes S 500 long is 0.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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 4.2 TDI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5997 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.15 %

General
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
W222/X222
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 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
CTEC

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
516 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
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
9.89 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
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
29 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
606 mi
Range
766 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
606 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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).
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
155.3 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 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
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data