The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 79,100
€ 85,600
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 3.0 TFSI is 0.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
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
119.5
201.8
202.2 in
Length
201.8 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.29 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
282 hp
Mercedes S 350 d
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.4 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
13.73 lb/hp
15.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
653 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
853 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
