The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

€ 71,900
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 78,100
 Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100

ⓘ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 Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
117.8
202.2
200.6 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.27 %
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.961
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Performance

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

▶ REPLAY
21.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.61 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
905 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
905 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
117.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data