Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC vs Audi A7 55 TFSI quattro — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

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Audi A7 55 TFSI quattro

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 safety362 hpAWD

Audi A7 55 TFSI quattro

Car B

Audi A7 55 TFSI quattro

The A7 55 TFSI quattro combines a strong V6 and AWD poise to favor long-distance driving. It suits road trips and growing families more than tight-city or cargo-heavy use.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.5 L/100kmAWD

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 55 / 64

City 31 / 30

Budget / value 32 / 44

Road trip 69 / 69

Performance 43 / 41

Cargo 29 / 30

Practical 30 / 43

Premium 61 / 63

Winter 70 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC · Orange = Audi A7 55 TFSI quattro

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC Audi A7 55 TFSI quattro

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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.
Combined consumption of 9.2 L/100 km won’t suit efficiency-first buyers.
Five seats only; no third row for larger families.
Trunk layout limits bulky, cargo-heavy use compared with more flexible body styles.
Price of 60000 may still exceed tighter budgets despite strong value signals.

Audi A7 55 TFSI quattro

340 hp V6 with 500 Nm and 5.3 s 0–100 km/h delivers confident performance
AWD traction enhances stability in winter and wet conditions
535 L trunk and five seats support family travel and road trips
Combined 8.5 L/100 km is efficient for its class
Premium pricing at 68,800 may exceed some budgets
Less suited to frequent stop-and-go city driving per signals
Cargo-heavy use is a weaker fit despite the 535 L trunk
8.5 L/100 km may not satisfy drivers prioritizing the lowest fuel costs

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC if…

Lower entry price

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Audi A7 55 TFSI quattro if…

Performance & capability

Audi A7 55 TFSI quattro is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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