The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 94,200
€ 100,100
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 400 d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 5.2 cm taller than the Audi S8.
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi S8
1496
1899
2130
1444
1894
2028
1899 mm
Width
1894 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1496 mm
Height
1444 mm
3035
5125
2944
5051
5125 mm
Length
5051 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2944 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi S8
2060 kg
Kerb Weight
2015 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2540 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.18 %
General
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi S8
W222/X222
Generation
D3 (4E)
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi S8
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
BSM
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
2925 CC
Engine Capacity
5204 CC
335 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
444 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
335 bhp
444 bhp
Audi S8
700 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
700 NM
540 NM
Audi S8
Performance
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Audi S8
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6.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 d
6.15 kg/bhp
4.54 kg/bhp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
50 mpg
21 mpg
Audi S8
42 mpg
city
14 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
777 mi
Range
418 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
777 mi
418 mi
Audi S8
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).
253.8 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
115.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
