2015 Audi A8 Diesel vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Hybrid
2015 Audi A8 Diesel vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Hybrid - Front Left Comparison
2015 Audi A8 Diesel vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Hybrid - Rear Right Comparison
2015 Audi A8 Diesel vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Hybrid - Dashboard Comparison
2015 Audi A8 Diesel vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Hybrid - Side ComparisonWhat is the main difference between A8 Diesel and S-Class Sedan Hybrid?
Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, horsepower, market segment, starting price, and fuel economy. First of all, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Hybrid has a more powerful engine than the 2015 Audi A8 Diesel, and it gets 2 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the 2015 A8 Diesel is priced $10,550 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2016 S-Class Sedan Hybrid. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, and height.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 3.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, AWD
- 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$85,100
$95,650
Engine
Engine
3.0L V-6 Turbo Diesel
3.0L V-6 Turbo + Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
240 hp
436 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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5.2 sec
City MPG
City MPG
24 MPG
54 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
36 MPG
63 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 MPG
58 MPGe
Width
Width
83.1 in
83.9 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.7 in
74.8 in
Length
Length
207.4 in
206.5 in
Height
Height
57.9 in
58.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
122.9 in
124.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
110.5 ft2
107.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
-
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.2 in
39.7 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
41.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.1 in
59.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
39.1 in
37.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.7 in
43.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.8 in
59.1 in
Costs
2015 Audi A8 Diesel
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Hybrid
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$2,700
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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-
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
-
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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