The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 90,400
€ 74,000
€ 90,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,000
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.5 in
119.5
201.8
117.8
202.2
201.8 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.48 %
General
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
335 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
516 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d
13.19 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
45 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
836 mi
Range
874 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
836 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
107 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
