The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 110,300

€ 93,100

€ 110,300
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 4.0 TFSI cod is 0.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.11 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 HYBRID long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CTGA
Engine Code
M 276.960

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
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 HYBRID long
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
▶ REPLAY
10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.53 lb/hp
13.07 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
566 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
566 mi
690 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
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).
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 4.0 TFSI cod
170.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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