The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 104,400
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 96,700
 Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400 long
€ 104,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,700

ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 long.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
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 (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
124.6
206.5
202.2 in
Length
206.5 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 long
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.57 %
Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 long
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CTGA
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 long
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 long

Performance

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 long

▶ REPLAY
10.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.05 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 long
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400 long
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
572 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400 long
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
168.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data