The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)

€ 109,800
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
€ 70,000
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 109,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000

ⓘ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 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long is 4.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
74.8
83.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 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 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
124.6
206.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
117.8
202.2
206.5 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4883 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
6228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
761 lb
15.58 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
436 hp
201 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
11.2 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
84 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
84 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1553 mi
Range
932 mi
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
1553 mi
932 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
53.1 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
53.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data