The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 74,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 81,800
 Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 74,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,800

ⓘ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 is 0.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
119.5
201.4
202.2 in
Length
201.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.95 %
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
247 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

▶ REPLAY
17.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.48 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
17.09 lb/hp
19.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
874 mi
Range
989 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
874 mi
989 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
131.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data