The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 300 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 74,900
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 87,800
 Mercedes S 300 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 300 h long
€ 74,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 10.9 cm shorter, 5 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 300 h long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 300 h long
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
3165
5246
5137 mm
Length
5246 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 300 h long
1915 kg
Kerb Weight
2035 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2750 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
5.9 %
Mercedes S 300 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 300 h long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 300 h long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes S 300 h long
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
750 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
550 NM
750 NM
Mercedes S 300 h long

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 300 h long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 h long

▶ REPLAY
7.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.93 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
7.75 kg/bhp
8.93 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 300 h long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 300 h long
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
44 mpg
66 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h long
35 mpg
city
67 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
874 mi
Range
1012 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
874 mi
1012 mi
Mercedes S 300 h long
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
131.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 300 h long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
655 kg
Maximum Payload
715 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data