The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 93,600
€ 81,000
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 400 d long is 4.7 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.8
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
58.8 in
Height
57.5 in
124.6
206.9
117.8
202.2
206.9 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.45 %
General
Mercedes S 400 d long
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 long
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
CTBD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
335 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
516 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
13.33 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
45 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
836 mi
Range
879 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
836 mi
879 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
107 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
