The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

€ 95,200
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 87,200
 Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,200

ⓘ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 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod is 0.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
119.5
201.4
202.2 in
Length
201.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.28 %
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

General

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CEUA
Engine Code
M 276.960
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID

Performance

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID

▶ REPLAY
10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.94 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.49 lb/hp
12.94 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
595 mi
690 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
178.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data