The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 109,800
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long € 86,800
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 109,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long is 1.9 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
1899 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1496 mm
Height
1471 mm
5246 mm
Length
5265 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
2215 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2825 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2530 kg
Weight Difference:
260 kg
11.74 %
General
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
436 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
436 bhp
306 bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
650 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
650 NM
440 NM
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
5.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.39 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
5.08 kg/bhp
6.39 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
101 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
101 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
1553 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
1553 mi
645 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
53.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
65 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
610 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
400 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data