The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 114,900
€ 81,000
€ 114,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,000
ⓘ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 560 is 0.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.5
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
119.5
201.8
117.8
202.2
201.8 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.91 %
General
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 560
463 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 560
516 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
10 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 560
28 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
585 mi
Range
879 mi
Mercedes S 560
585 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes S 560
161.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
