The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 87,200

€ 138,900

€ 87,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,900
ⓘ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 6.3 FSI W12.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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
207.4
201.4 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
9.63 %

General
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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 6.3 FSI W12
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.960
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
328 hp
493 hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
457 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Performance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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 HYBRID
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
▶ REPLAY
12.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
12.94 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
37 mpg
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
36 mpg
city
14 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
690 mi
Range
470 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
690 mi
470 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
119.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data