The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 110,300
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 90,800
 Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400
€ 110,300
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 4.0 TFSI cod is 5.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 400.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 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 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 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 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.68 %
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CTGA
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400

Performance

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

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400

▶ REPLAY
10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.53 lb/hp
13.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
566 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
170.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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