The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 93,100

€ 86,800

€ 93,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long is 0.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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
124.6
206.5
122.9
207.3
206.5 in
Length
207.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.51 %

General
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
W222/X222
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 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.960
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
328 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
457 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
13.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
13.07 lb/hp
14.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
37 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
690 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
690 mi
645 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
119.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data