The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 93,500
€ 108,200
€ 93,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 400 h long is 0.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 h long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
206.5
122.9
207.3
206.5 in
Length
207.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 h long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5997 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
10.37 %
General
Mercedes S 400 h long
Audi A8 L 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 long
Audi A8 L 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 long
328 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 h long
457 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 400 h long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 h long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 h long
13.07 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 h long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h long
39 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 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
766 mi
Mercedes S 400 h long
725 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 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).
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 h long
113.6 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 h long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
