The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 138,900
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 97,400
 Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d long
€ 138,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,400

ⓘ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 6.3 FSI W12 is 0.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d long.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (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
58.8 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
206.9
207.4 in
Length
206.9 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6173 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.58 %
Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
493 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
461 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d long

Performance

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d long

▶ REPLAY
9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
9.53 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
20 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
470 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
225.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data