The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 300 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 87,800
 Mercedes S 300 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 300 h long
€ 70,000
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 is 4.3 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 h long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 h long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
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 tiptronic (11 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
124.6
206.5
202.2 in
Length
206.5 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 h long
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.11 %
Mercedes S 300 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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
CLAB
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 h long
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 h long

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 h long
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 h long

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 h long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h long
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
1012 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
1012 mi
Mercedes S 300 h long
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 300 h long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data