The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 74,900

€ 85,900

€ 74,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,900
ⓘ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 8.9 cm shorter, 7.8 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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
3165
5226
5137 mm
Length
5226 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
1915 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2655 kg

Weight Difference:
155 kg
7.49 %

General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
OM 642.932

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
550 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
7.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
7.75 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
44 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
874 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
874 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
160.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
131.6 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
655 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
560 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data