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 4.3 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.9
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
117.8
202.2
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 d long
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.56 %

General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
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
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d long
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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