The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 102,300
€ 90,400
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 4.2 TDI is 1 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 400 d.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
1460
1949
2111
1496
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1496 mm
2992
5135
3035
5125
5135 mm
Length
5125 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
2115 kg
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2705 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2705 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
5.2 %
General
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
CTEC
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2925 CC
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 400 d
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
850 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 400 d
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d
▶ REPLAY
5.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.99 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
5.57 kg/bhp
5.99 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
39 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
777 mi
Range
836 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
836 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
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).
107 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
700 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
