The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)

€ 102,300
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 95,600
 Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600

ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
124.6
205.7
202.2 in
Length
205.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5732 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.48 %
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
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 HYBRID long
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CTEC
Engine Code
M 272.974
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
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
295 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long

Performance

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

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
699 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
699 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data