The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 93,600
Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d long
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘ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 11.8 cm longer, 5 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
1494
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
1899
2130
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1899 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1494 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
3165
5255
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
5255 mm
Length
5137 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2660 kg
Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.17 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
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 long
Audi A8 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
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2925 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
335 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
335 bhp
346 bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
700 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
700 NM
800 NM
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

75 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d long

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
6.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.98 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 d long
6.04 kg/bhp
5.98 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
54 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
836 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
107 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
715 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data