The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 114,900
€ 95,200
€ 114,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200
ⓘ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 560 is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A8 55 TFSI.
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 55 TFSI
58.9
74.8
83.9
58
76.6
83.9
74.8 in
Width
76.6 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58 in
119.5
201.8
118
203.6
201.8 in
Length
203.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 55 TFSI
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.51 %
General
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 55 TFSI
W222/X222
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 55 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 560
463 hp
335 hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Mercedes S 560
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 55 TFSI
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
10 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 560
28 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
585 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes S 560
585 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560
161.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
