The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 140,000

€ 94,200

€ 140,000
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 is 5.4 cm longer, 4.6 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the Mercedes S 400 d.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 d
1474
1945
2130
1496
1899
2130
1945 mm
Width
1899 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1474 mm
Height
1496 mm
2998
5179
3035
5125
5179 mm
Length
5125 mm
2998 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 d
2305 kg
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
2835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg

Weight Difference:
245 kg
10.63 %

General
Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 d
D5 (4N)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 d
8-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2925 CC
563 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi S8
563 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 400 d
800 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi S8
800 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 400 d
Performance
Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec

Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d
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4.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.15 kg/bhp
Audi S8
4.09 kg/bhp
6.15 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi S8
25 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
451 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
Environmental Impact
214 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
214 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
263 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
Mercedes S 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
530 kg
Maximum Payload
700 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
510 L








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