The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 82,200
€ 91,100
€ 82,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘ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 h is 0.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.5 in
119.5
201.4
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 4.2 FSI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.2 %
General
Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 4.2 FSI
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes S 300 h
228 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 300 h
553 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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 h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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19.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h
19.48 lb/hp
11.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h
55 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
56 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1012 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes S 300 h
1012 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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).
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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h
88.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
