The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 93,600
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 50 TDI
€ 109,800
 Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,800

ⓘ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 50 TDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long.
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
58
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
74.8
83.9
76.6 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
118
203.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
124.6
206.5
203.6 in
Length
206.5 in
118 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4883 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6228 lb
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.45 %
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
D5 (4N)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
DDVC
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 hp
436 hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long

Performance

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 50 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long

▶ REPLAY
16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
16.02 lb/hp
11.2 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
84 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
42 mpg
84 mpg
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
37 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
53.1 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
53.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data