The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 104,400

€ 92,700

€ 104,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod is 12 cm shorter, 5 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 d long
1460
1949
2111
1494
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1494 mm
2992
5135
3165
5255
5135 mm
Length
5255 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 d long
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2780 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
4.63 %

General
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 d long
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 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 d long
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
CTGA
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3993 CC
Engine Capacity
2925 CC
429 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
429 bhp
282 bhp
Mercedes S 350 d long
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
600 NM
600 NM
Mercedes S 350 d long
Performance
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d long
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4.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.27 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4.56 kg/bhp
7.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
32 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
572 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
572 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
168.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
206 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
730 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
510 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data