The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 95,200
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 82,200
 Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 300 h
€ 95,200
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 4.0 TFSI cod is 0.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 h.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 300 h
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 h 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 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
119.5
201.4
202.2 in
Length
201.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 300 h
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.23 %
Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 300 h
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 300 h
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CEUA
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 h
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 h

Performance

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 300 h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 h

▶ REPLAY
10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.48 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.49 lb/hp
19.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 300 h
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h
18 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
1012 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
595 mi
1012 mi
Mercedes S 300 h
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 4.0 TFSI cod
178.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 300 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data