The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 81,800
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 81,000
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,000

ⓘ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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is 0.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
74.8
83.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.8
202.2
201.4 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
228 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
553 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
19.48 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
53 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
989 mi
Range
879 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
989 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
90.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data