The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 87,300

€ 100,200

€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 400 HYBRID is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 10.1 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58.5
73.7
83.5
68.5
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
68.5 in
119.5
200.6
122.9
207.4
200.6 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.21 %

General
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.974
Engine Code
CEUA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
295 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
284 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
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 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
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
14.61 lb/hp
10.76 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
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
30 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
708 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
708 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
149.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data