The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 e long 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 114,300
€ 82,600
€ 114,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 560 e long is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 9.7 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 560 e long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.8
74.8
83.9
68.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.8 in
Height
68.5 in
124.6
206.9
122.9
207.4
206.9 in
Length
207.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560 e long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4883 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
6228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
9.48 %
General
Mercedes S 560 e long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560 e long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 560 e long
469 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 560 e long
516 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Mercedes S 560 e long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560 e long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
10.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 e long
10.41 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560 e long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
84 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 560 e long
84 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1553 mi
Range
861 mi
Mercedes S 560 e long
1553 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
53.1 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560 e long
53.1 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
82 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560 e long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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