The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 94,200
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d
€ 108,200
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200

ⓘ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 d is 14 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
1899
2130
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
1949
2111
1899 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1496 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
3035
5125
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
3122
5265
5125 mm
Length
5265 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
2060 kg
Kerb Weight
2170 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2720 kg
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
5.07 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 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
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2925 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
335 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
335 bhp
380 bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
700 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
700 NM
850 NM
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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
6.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 d
6.15 kg/bhp
5.71 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
50 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
766 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
777 mi
766 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).
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
115.2 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data