The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 78,100

€ 92,700

€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 4.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 350 d long
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.8
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58.8 in
117.8
202.2
124.6
206.9
202.2 in
Length
206.9 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 350 d long
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.11 %

General
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 350 d long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 350 d long
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
CHJA
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
282 hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d long
Performance
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 350 d long
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d long
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
17.72 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
739 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
739 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1609 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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