The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 74,900
€ 83,000
€ 74,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,000
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
1460
1949
2111
1485
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1460 mm
Height
1485 mm
2992
5137
3035
5096
5137 mm
Length
5096 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
1915 kg
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2580 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.28 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
M 276.950
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
550 NM
370 NM
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
7.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.56 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
7.75 kg/bhp
6.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
44 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
874 mi
Range
637 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
874 mi
637 mi
Mercedes S 350 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).
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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
131.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
655 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
