The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 87,300
€ 98,700
€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,700
ⓘ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 55 TFSI.
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
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 55 TFSI
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6074 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
General
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
W222/X222
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
228 hp
335 hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
553 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
19.68 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
53 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
989 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
989 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
90.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
