The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 97,400
 Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d long
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,400

ⓘ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 Audi A8 3.0 TDI is 11.8 cm shorter, 5 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 400 d long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d long
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
1949
2111
1494
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1494 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
3165
5255
5137 mm
Length
5255 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d long
1870 kg
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2800 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
205 kg
9.88 %
Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
CLAB
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2925 CC
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 400 d long
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
400 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 400 d long

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d long
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d long

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9.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.19 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
9.3 kg/bhp
6.19 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 d long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
725 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data