The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 109,800
€ 95,200
€ 109,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A8 55 TFSI.
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
58.9
74.8
83.9
58
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 in
124.6
206.5
118
203.6
206.5 in
Length
203.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
4883 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
6228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
9.48 %
General
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
W222/X222
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
436 hp
335 hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
479 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 55 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
11.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
11.2 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
84 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
84 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
1553 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
1553 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
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).
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 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
53.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
105 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
