The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 95,600
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
€ 110,300
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300

ⓘ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 long is 1.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
205.7 in
Length
207.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.46 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
W221
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 long
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
CTGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
295 hp
429 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 long
284 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
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

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
15.09 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
29 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
699 mi
Range
566 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
699 mi
566 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
151.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data