The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 147,900

€ 94,200

€ 147,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d.
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400 d
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
201.8
202.6 in
Length
201.8 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400 d
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.24 %

General
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400 d
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 S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400 d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
DDTA
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
597 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d
Performance
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400 d
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 400 d
▶ REPLAY
7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
510 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
510 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
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).
115.2 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data