The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 87,600
![Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
€ 82,600
![Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Audi_A8_D4.webp)
€ 87,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 400 h is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 9.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 400 h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.9
74.8
83.9
68.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
68.5 in
119.5
201.4
122.9
207.4
201.4 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
![Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.98 %
![Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A8_D4.png)
General
Mercedes S 400 h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.960
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 h
328 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 h
457 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Mercedes S 400 h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 400 h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
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Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
12.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 h
12.94 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h
39 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
725 mi
Range
861 mi
Mercedes S 400 h
725 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400 h
113.6 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data