The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 77,600
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 92,700
 Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 350 d long
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 3.0 TDI is 12 cm shorter, 5 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
1949
2111
1494
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1494 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
2992
5135
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
3165
5255
5135 mm
Length
5255 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2780 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
4.63 %
Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

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

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
CTBA
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2925 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
282 bhp
Mercedes S 350 d long
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
580 NM
600 NM
Mercedes S 350 d long

Performance

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

82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d long

▶ REPLAY
7.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.27 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
7.7 kg/bhp
7.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
730 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data