The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 145,800

€ 90,800

€ 145,800
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 6.3 FSI W12 cod is 14.9 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 400.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 400
1471
1949
2111
1496
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1471 mm
Height
1496 mm
3122
5265
3035
5116
5265 mm
Length
5116 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 400
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
1995 kg
2675 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2640 kg

Weight Difference:
155 kg
7.21 %

General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 400
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 400
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
M 276.824

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6299 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
493 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes S 400
625 NM
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
625 NM
480 NM
Mercedes S 400
Performance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 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
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400
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4.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.08 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4.36 kg/bhp
6.08 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
26 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 400
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
463 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
530 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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