The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 92,000
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 94,200
 Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d
€ 92,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 5.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 400 d.
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 400 d
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
207.3 in
Length
201.8 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 400 d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.15 %
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 400 d
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 400 d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
CHJA
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d

Performance

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 400 d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d

▶ REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
18.17 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
769 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data