The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 97,100
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 L 50 TDI
€ 96,700
 Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400 long
€ 97,100
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 slightly. The Audi A8 L 50 TDI is 5.6 cm longer, 4.6 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the Mercedes S 400 long.
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 400 long
1485
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
1945
2130
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
1899
2130
1945 mm
Width
1899 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1485 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
3128
5302
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
3165
5246
5302 mm
Length
5246 mm
3128 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 400 long
2075 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2750 kg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.24 %
Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 400 long
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
Mercedes S 400 long
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
DDVC
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
282 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
282 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes S 400 long
600 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
600 NM
480 NM
Mercedes S 400 long

Performance

Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 400 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 50 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 long

▶ REPLAY
7.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
7.36 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 400 long
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
50 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 400 long
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
799 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400 long
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 400 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
625 kg
Maximum Payload
680 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data