The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 70,000
€ 75,500
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350
57.5
76.7
83.1
58
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58 in
117.8
202.2
119.5
200
202.2 in
Length
200 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.53 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CLAB
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
932 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
554 mi
Mercedes S 350
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
191.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
