The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 87,600
€ 102,300
€ 87,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 400 h is 0.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
58.9
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
58.9 in
Height
57.5 in
119.5
201.4
117.8
202.2
201.4 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
8.99 %
General
Mercedes S 400 h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.960
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 400 h
328 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 h
457 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 400 h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 h
12.94 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h
39 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
725 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes S 400 h
725 mi
777 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes S 400 h
113.6 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
