The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 87,300
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
€ 74,900
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 400 HYBRID is 1.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
200.6 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.04 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
W221
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 HYBRID
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.974
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
295 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
284 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
14.61 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
30 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
708 mi
Range
874 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
708 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
149.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data