The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
€ 147,900

€ 87,300

€ 147,900
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 plus cod is 2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID.
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
57.4
76.7
83.1
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
117.9
202.6
119.5
200.6
202.6 in
Length
200.6 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.34 %

General
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
DDTA
Engine Code
M 272.974

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
597 hp
295 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Performance
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
510 mi
Range
708 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
510 mi
708 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data