The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 114,900
Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 560
€ 100,200
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 114,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 560 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 9.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
201.8 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.8 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
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 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 560
463 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 560
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
10 lb/hp
10.76 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 560
28 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes S 560
585 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes S 560
161.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data