The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 95,200
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 79,200
 Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,200

ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod is 1.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
202.2 in
Length
200.6 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.04 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CEUA
Engine Code
M 276.950
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
302 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.49 lb/hp
13.94 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
679 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
595 mi
679 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
144 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
178.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data