The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 94,200
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d
€ 82,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 400 d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.2 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 24.5 cm lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
1899
2130
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1899 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1496 mm
Height
1741 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
3035
5125
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
5125 mm
Length
5267 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
2060 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2530 kg
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
105 kg
5.1 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 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 L 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
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2925 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
335 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
286 bhp
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
335 bhp
286 bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
700 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
420 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
700 NM
420 NM
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
6.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 d
6.15 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
50 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
636 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
777 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 L 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
115.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
205 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data