The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 106,300

€ 110,300

€ 106,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58.8
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
58.8 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
206.9
122.9
207.3
206.9 in
Length
207.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.22 %

General
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
CTGA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
451 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
384 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
9.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
9.9 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
36 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
753 mi
Range
566 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
753 mi
566 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
125 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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
125 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data