The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 155,400
€ 77,600
€ 155,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.5
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
124.6
205.7
117.8
202.2
205.7 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4872 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
11.53 %
General
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.953
Engine Code
CTBA
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 hp
254 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.55 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
16 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
11 mpg
city
32 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
391 mi
Range
864 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
391 mi
864 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
270.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
