The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 89,900
€ 93,100
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is 0.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
57.9
76.7
83.1
58.9
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
122.9
207.3
124.6
206.5
207.3 in
Length
206.5 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.23 %
General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 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 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CTBD
Engine Code
M 276.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
▶ REPLAY
17.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.17 lb/hp
13.07 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
879 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
690 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
