The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 89,900
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 96,700
 Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400 long
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,700

ⓘ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 1.9 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 400 long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 long
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1471 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
3122
5265
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
3165
5246
5265 mm
Length
5246 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 long
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2750 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.9 %
Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CTBD
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
258 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes S 400 long
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
580 NM
480 NM
Mercedes S 400 long

Performance

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

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 long

▶ REPLAY
7.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.79 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 long
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
49 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 400 long
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
879 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 400 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
680 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data