The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 117,900
Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 560 long
€ 74,900
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 117,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 560 long is 4.6 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.8 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
206.9
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
206.9 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4685 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
6184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
9.88 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 560 long
463 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 560 long
516 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560 long

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
10.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 long
10.12 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 560 long
28 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
874 mi
Mercedes S 560 long
585 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes S 560 long
161.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data