The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 108,200

€ 109,800

€ 108,200
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 a little. The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 0.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
57.9
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
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
122.9
207.3
124.6
206.5
207.3 in
Length
206.5 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4883 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6228 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.03 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
D4 (4H)
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 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CTEC
Engine Code
M 276.824

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
436 hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
11.2 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
84 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
84 mpg
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
766 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
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 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
53.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data