The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 90,800

€ 89,900

€ 90,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 400 is 5.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
201.4
122.9
207.3
201.4 in
Length
207.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.74 %

General
Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 L 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
CTBD

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 400
328 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 400
354 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.17 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
13.41 lb/hp
17.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 400
28 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
518 mi
Range
879 mi
Mercedes S 400
518 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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).
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes S 400
159.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data