The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 81,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 91,100
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
€ 81,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100

ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 (15 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
124.6
206.5
202.2 in
Length
206.5 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.39 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
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 BlueTEC long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CTBD
Engine Code
OM 642.867
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
258 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
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 BlueTEC long

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
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 BlueTEC long

▶ REPLAY
16.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
16.71 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
879 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
879 mi
737 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data