The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 90,400
€ 93,600
€ 90,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 400 d is 4.7 cm shorter, 4.6 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Audi A8 50 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 50 TDI
1496
1899
2130
1473
1945
2130
1899 mm
Width
1945 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1496 mm
Height
1473 mm
3035
5125
2998
5172
5125 mm
Length
5172 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2998 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 50 TDI
2005 kg
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
2705 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.2 %
General
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 50 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D5 (4N)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 50 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2925 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
335 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
335 bhp
282 bhp
Audi A8 50 TDI
700 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
700 NM
600 NM
Audi A8 50 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
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5.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 d
5.99 kg/bhp
7.27 kg/bhp
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
54 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
836 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
836 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 50 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
107 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 d
Audi A8 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
640 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
