The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 87,300
 Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300

ⓘ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 4.2 TDI is 4.3 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long 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 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
124.6
206.5
202.2 in
Length
206.5 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.69 %
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
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 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CDSB
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long

▶ REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
989 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
989 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data