The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 90,800
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400
€ 74,600
 Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 90,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600

ⓘ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 Mercedes S 400 is 0.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
201.4 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.5 %
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes S 400
328 hp
286 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes S 400
354 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.69 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
13.41 lb/hp
14.69 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes S 400
28 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
636 mi
Mercedes S 400
518 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400
159.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data