The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 74,600
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 86,000
 Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 350 d
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,000

ⓘ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 2.1 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
3035
5116
5137 mm
Length
5116 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
1905 kg
Kerb Weight
2025 kg
2520 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2715 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
5.93 %
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
OM 642.867
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
286 bhp
at 4850 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
286 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
420 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
420 NM
620 NM
Mercedes S 350 d

Performance

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

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d

▶ REPLAY
6.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
6.66 kg/bhp
7.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
32 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
763 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
763 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
690 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data