The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 74,900
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 71,900
 Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 74,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 1.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.79 %
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
OM 651.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
201 hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
17.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.61 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.09 lb/hp
21.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
37 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
874 mi
Range
905 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
874 mi
905 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
131.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data