The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 81,000
€ 81,800
€ 81,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,800
ⓘ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 1.9 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
1460
1949
2111
1496
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1496 mm
2992
5135
3035
5116
5135 mm
Length
5116 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2655 kg
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
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 350 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CTBD
Engine Code
OM 642.861
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
258 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
258 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
580 NM
620 NM
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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7.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.7 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
7.58 kg/bhp
7.7 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
49 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
879 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
879 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
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
119.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
700 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
