The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
€ 100,100
€ 87,300
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300
ⓘ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 S8 is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
56.9
74.6
79.8
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.6 in
Width
73.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
115.9
198.9
119.5
200.6
198.9 in
Length
200.6 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %
General
Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
D3 (4E)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
BSM
Engine Code
M 272.974
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
295 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Performance
Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
418 mi
Range
708 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
708 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
