The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 89,900
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 90,800
 Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,800

ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 400.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 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
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
119.5
201.4
207.3 in
Length
201.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.74 %
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CTBD
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400

▶ REPLAY
17.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.17 lb/hp
13.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
879 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data