The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 77,600
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 85,600
 Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes S 350 d
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,600

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
119.5
201.4
202.2 in
Length
201.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.45 %
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CTBA
Engine Code
OM 642.867
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 d
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d

▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
16.97 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
737 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data