The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 78,100
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 80,300
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300

ⓘ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 Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 1.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
202.2 in
Length
200.6 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.82 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CHJA
Engine Code
OM 642.868
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Performance

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.93 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
17.72 lb/hp
17.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
739 mi
706 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data