The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 77,600
€ 82,200
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,200
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 h.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 h
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.9
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
117.8
202.2
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 h
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 h
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 h
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CTBA
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 h
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 h
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 300 h
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16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.48 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
16.97 lb/hp
19.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 h
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
864 mi
Range
1012 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
1012 mi
Mercedes S 300 h
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
