The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 94,200
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 9.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI 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
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
201.8 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.82 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
335 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d
13.56 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
42 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
777 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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).
154.3 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
115.2 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data