The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 74,600

€ 77,500

€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,500
ⓘ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 TFSI is 1.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
117.8
202.2
119.5
200.6
202.2 in
Length
200.6 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.17 %

General
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
OM 642.932

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
14.69 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
27 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
636 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
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).
160.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data