The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 91,100
€ 89,400
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 0.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.69 %
General
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
CDRA
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
366 hp
282 hp
Mercedes S 350 d
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d
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11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.83 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
11.51 lb/hp
15.83 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
588 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
