The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 74,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 71,900
 Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 74,000
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 is 4.1 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1460 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
3035
5096
5137 mm
Length
5096 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1915 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2550 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.79 %
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

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

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
247 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
550 NM
500 NM
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
7.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
7.75 kg/bhp
9.8 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
874 mi
Range
905 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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
131.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data