The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 108,200
€ 87,600
€ 108,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 5.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 400 h.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h
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
119.5
201.4
207.3 in
Length
201.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
11.29 %
General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h
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 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CTEC
Engine Code
M 276.960
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 h
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 h
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 h
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.94 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
12.94 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
766 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
725 mi
Mercedes S 400 h
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes S 400 h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
