The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 82,200
Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 300 h
€ 74,900
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 82,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,900

ⓘ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 h is 0.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
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 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
201.4 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.95 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 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 h
Audi A8 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 h
228 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 300 h
553 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 h

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
19.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h
19.48 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h
55 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
56 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1012 mi
Range
874 mi
Mercedes S 300 h
1012 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h
88.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data