The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

€ 87,300
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
€ 97,100
 Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 L 50 TDI
€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID is 8.1 inches shorter and 2.9 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
123.1
208.7
200.6 in
Length
208.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.79 %
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 L 50 TDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.974
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
295 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
284 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 50 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 50 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
14.61 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
30 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
708 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
708 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
149.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data