The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 94,200
€ 79,100
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 400 d is 1 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 3.6 cm taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
1496
1899
2130
1460
1949
2111
1899 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1496 mm
Height
1460 mm
3035
5125
2992
5135
5125 mm
Length
5135 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
2060 kg
Kerb Weight
1905 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2520 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
7.52 %
General
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2925 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
335 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
335 bhp
306 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
700 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
700 NM
440 NM
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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6.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.23 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 d
6.15 kg/bhp
6.23 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
50 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
777 mi
Range
653 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
777 mi
653 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
115.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
