The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 87,300
€ 97,100
€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,100
ⓘ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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 50 TDI.
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.5
76.6
83.9
74.8 in
Width
76.6 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
206.5
123.1
208.7
206.5 in
Length
208.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.92 %
General
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
228 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
553 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
19.68 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
53 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
989 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
989 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 L 50 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
90.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
