The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 70,000
€ 91,100
€ 70,000
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 10.9 cm shorter, 5 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
1460
1949
2111
1496
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1496 mm
2992
5137
3165
5246
5137 mm
Length
5246 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
1870 kg
Kerb Weight
2045 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2750 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
8.56 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CLAB
Engine Code
OM 642.867
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes S 350 d long
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
400 NM
620 NM
Mercedes S 350 d long
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d long
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9.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
9.3 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
38 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
932 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
737 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
705 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
