The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 147,900

€ 90,800

€ 147,900
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 slightly. The Audi S8 plus cod is 1.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400.
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400
57.4
76.7
83.1
58.9
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.4 in
Height
58.9 in
117.9
202.6
119.5
201.4
202.6 in
Length
201.4 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.38 %

General
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400
D4 (4H)
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
DDTA
Engine Code
M 276.824

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
597 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400
Performance
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400
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7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
13.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
510 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
510 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400
Environmental Impact
189.4 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 S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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