The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 165,600

€ 74,900

€ 165,600
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 slightly. The Mercedes S 600 long is 4.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.9
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
58.9 in
Height
57.5 in
124.6
206.5
117.8
202.2
206.5 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
12.35 %

General
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 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)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 277
Engine Series
M 277.980
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
523 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
523 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Mercedes S 600 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
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
9.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.21 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
20 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
432 mi
Range
874 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
432 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
217.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data