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Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
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Audi A6 4.0 TFSI
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC
Car A
Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC
The Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC pairs strong AWD performance with room for five, making it well-suited to road trips and winter use. It offers good value in its segment given its 362 hp, 5.4 s 0–100 km/h, and a usable 525 L trunk.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9.2 L/100kmAWD
Audi A6 4.0 TFSI
Car B
Audi A6 4.0 TFSI
A powerful AWD premium A6 with 560 hp and a strong safety ranking, it pairs rapid acceleration with space for five and a 530-liter trunk for long trips. Expect higher fuel use and a price aimed at buyers who prioritize performance.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety560 hpAWD
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 55 / 63
City 31 / 24
Budget / value 32 / 33
Road trip 69 / 70
Performance 43 / 50
Cargo 29 / 29
Practical 30 / 41
Premium 61 / 72
Winter 70 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC · Orange = Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC Audi A6 4.0 TFSI
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

  • AWD traction boosts confidence for winter driving and long-distance trips.
  • Strong performance (362 hp, 500 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 5.4 s) for easy passing and highway cruising.
  • Seats five with a 525 L trunk, fitting family travel and weekend luggage.
  • High safety ranking in the signals adds peace of mind.

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

  • High-output V8 twin-turbo performance (560 hp, 700 Nm) with a quick 0–100 in 4.4 s
  • AWD traction boosts confidence on wet or winter roads
  • Seats five and offers a 530 L trunk for road trips and growing families
  • Strong safety ranking signal for its profile

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC uses 9.2 L/100km vs 10.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Audi A6 4.0 TFSI if…
More power
Audi A6 4.0 TFSI puts out 560 hp vs 362 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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