The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 74,600

€ 85,300

€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 350 long.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 long
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
124.6
205.7
202.2 in
Length
205.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 long
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.55 %

General
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 long
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
M 272.965

4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350 long
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 long
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 350 long
▶ REPLAY
14.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
14.69 lb/hp
16.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
27 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
636 mi
Range
559 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
559 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
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).
189.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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