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 4.6 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
206.9
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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 4.2 TDI
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
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)
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 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
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
335 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
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

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d long

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
13.33 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
45 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400 d long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data