The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 97,400

€ 104,400

€ 97,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,400
ⓘ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 long is 12 cm longer, 5 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
1494
1899
2130
1460
1949
2111
1899 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1494 mm
Height
1460 mm
3165
5255
2992
5135
5255 mm
Length
5135 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
2075 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2570 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
5.78 %

General
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
CTGA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2925 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
335 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
429 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
335 bhp
429 bhp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
700 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
700 NM
600 NM
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
6.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 d long
6.19 kg/bhp
4.56 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
50 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
777 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
777 mi
572 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
115.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
725 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
490 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data