The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 154,300
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09) Mercedes S 600 long
€ 82,600
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 154,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 600 long is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 26.8 cm lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09)
1871
2120
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1473 mm
Height
1741 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09)
3165
5210
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
3122
5267
5210 mm
Length
5267 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
2180 kg
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2580 kg
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
175 kg
8.03 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V12 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.953
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5513 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
510 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
830 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
830 NM
550 NM
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 600 long

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
4.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 600 long
4.27 kg/bhp
8.12 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
20 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
13 mpg
city
35 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
861 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
391 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
270.9 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
270.9 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data