The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 300 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 104,400

€ 87,800

€ 104,400
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 4.0 TFSI cod is 4.4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 h long.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 300 h long
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
124.6
206.5
202.2 in
Length
206.5 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 300 h long
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.92 %

General
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 300 h long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 long
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
CTGA
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 h long
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 long
Performance
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 300 h long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 h long
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10.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.05 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 300 h long
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h long
19 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
1012 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
572 mi
1012 mi
Mercedes S 300 h long
Environmental Impact
168.7 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 4.0 TFSI cod
168.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 300 h long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data