The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (18 - ..) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 167,400
![Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (18 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_lang_W222.png)
€ 102,300
![Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Audi_A8_D4.webp)
€ 167,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 4.2 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 4.2 TDI
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb
![Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (18 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_lang_W222.png)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.38 %
![Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A8_D4.png)
General
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 277
Engine Series
M 277.980
Engine Code
CTEC
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4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
523 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
523 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
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Audi A8 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.42 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
17 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12 mpg
city
25 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
355 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
355 mi
777 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
265.2 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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
265.2 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
515 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data