The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 82,200
Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 300 h
€ 81,700
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 82,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 300 h is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 9.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
74.8
83.9
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 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
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
201.4 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.48 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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 L 3.0 TDI
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 L 3.0 TDI
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 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 h

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h
19.48 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h
55 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1012 mi
Range
861 mi
Mercedes S 300 h
1012 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h
88.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 300 h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data