The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 85,300
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 94,200
 Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d
€ 85,300
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 3.0 TDI is 5.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 400 d.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI 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 3.0 TDI 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 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.42 %
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
CTBA
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d

▶ REPLAY
17.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.44 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
849 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
849 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
Environmental Impact
123.4 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 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data