The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 100,200
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 87,600
 Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400 h
€ 100,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 9.6 inches taller than the Mercedes S 400 h.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 h
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 h 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
68.5 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
119.5
201.4
207.4 in
Length
201.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 h
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.69 %
Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 h
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 h
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CEUA
Engine Code
M 276.960
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 h
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 h

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 h

▶ REPLAY
10.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.94 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.76 lb/hp
12.94 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 h
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
588 mi
725 mi
Mercedes S 400 h
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
179.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes S 400 h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data