The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

€ 95,200
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 81,800
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,800

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
119.5
201.4
202.2 in
Length
201.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.76 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

General

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CEUA
Engine Code
OM 642.861
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Performance

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

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
595 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
178.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data