The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 145,800
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
€ 81,800
 Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod is 5.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 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
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
119.5
201.4
207.3 in
Length
201.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.29 %
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
4
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Performance

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

▶ REPLAY
9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.48 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
19.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
15 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
463 mi
Range
989 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
989 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Environmental Impact
208.4 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 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data