The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 90,800
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400
€ 110,300
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 90,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 400 is 5.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
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 4.0 TFSI cod
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.68 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 400
328 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400
354 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
13.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
13.41 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 400
28 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
566 mi
Mercedes S 400
518 mi
566 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400
159.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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