The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 87,200

€ 110,300

€ 87,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 400 HYBRID is 5.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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
119.5
201.4
122.9
207.3
201.4 in
Length
207.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.11 %

General
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.960
Engine Code
CTGA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
328 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
457 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
12.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
12.94 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
37 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
690 mi
Range
566 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
690 mi
566 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
119.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data