The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 96,700
 Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400 long
€ 100,100
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 Audi S8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 long.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 long
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
74.8
83.9
74.6 in
Width
74.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
56.9 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
124.6
206.5
198.9 in
Length
206.5 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 long
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.65 %
Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 long
D3 (4E)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 long
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
BSM
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 long
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 long

Performance

Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 long

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400 long
12 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400 long
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).
159.2 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data