The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
€ 114,100
€ 78,100
€ 114,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
58.8
74.8
83.9
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.8 in
Height
57.5 in
124.6
206.9
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 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.05 %
General
Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
CHJA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 560 long
463 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 560 long
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Performance
Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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9.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 long
9.86 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 560 long
30 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
629 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes S 560 long
629 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 560 long
149.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560 long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















