The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 97,400
€ 108,200
€ 97,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200
ⓘ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 long is 1 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
1494
1899
2130
1471
1949
2111
1899 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1494 mm
Height
1471 mm
3165
5255
3122
5265
5255 mm
Length
5265 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
2075 kg
Kerb Weight
2170 kg
2800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2720 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
4.38 %
General
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 L 4.2 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2925 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
335 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
335 bhp
380 bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
700 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
700 NM
850 NM
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 d long
6.19 kg/bhp
5.71 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
50 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
777 mi
Range
766 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
777 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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).
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
115.2 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
725 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
