The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
€ 90,400
€ 70,000
€ 90,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘ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 1.2 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 3.6 cm taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
1496
1899
2130
1460
1949
2111
1899 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1496 mm
Height
1460 mm
3035
5125
2992
5137
5125 mm
Length
5137 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
2005 kg
Kerb Weight
1870 kg
2705 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
6.73 %
General
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
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
CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2925 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
335 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
335 bhp
201 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
700 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
700 NM
400 NM
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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5.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 d
5.99 kg/bhp
9.3 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
54 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
836 mi
Range
932 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
836 mi
932 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
107 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
