The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

€ 74,600
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 81,800
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 74,600
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 TFSI is 0.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 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 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
119.5
201.4
202.2 in
Length
201.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.55 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
OM 642.861
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
14.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
14.69 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
27 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data