The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (17 - 18) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
€ 167,200
€ 70,000
€ 167,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘ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 600 long is 4.6 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
805 lb
16.34 %
General
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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
CLAB
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
523 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
523 hp
201 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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9.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.42 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
20 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
429 mi
Range
932 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
429 mi
932 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
219.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
