The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 117,900

€ 95,200

€ 117,900
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 considerably. The Mercedes S 560 long is 11.8 cm longer, 5 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
1494
1899
2130
1460
1949
2111
1899 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1494 mm
Height
1460 mm
3165
5255
2992
5137
5255 mm
Length
5137 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
2125 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2805 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2545 kg

Weight Difference:
155 kg
7.29 %

General
Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
CEUA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3982 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
463 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 560 long
463 bhp
414 bhp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 560 long
700 NM
600 NM
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 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
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
4.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 560 long
4.59 kg/bhp
4.76 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 560 long
33 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
585 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 560 long
585 mi
595 mi
Audi A8 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).
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 560 long
161.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
680 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
510 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data