The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 87,300
€ 82,600
€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 9.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.9
74.8
83.9
68.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
68.5 in
124.6
206.5
122.9
207.4
206.5 in
Length
207.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.47 %
General
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
228 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
553 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
19.68 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
53 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
989 mi
Range
861 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
989 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
90.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
