The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 102,300
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 93,500
 Mercedes S 400 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400 h long
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,500

ⓘ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 4.2 TDI is 4.4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 h long.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 h long 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 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 h long 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 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h long
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5798 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.04 %
Mercedes S 400 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h long
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CTEC
Engine Code
M 276.960
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 h long
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 h long

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 h long

▶ REPLAY
12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
13.07 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 h long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h long
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h long
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
725 mi
Mercedes S 400 h long
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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes S 400 h long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data