The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 91,100
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 4.2 FSI
€ 91,600
 Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 350 d long
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 4.2 FSI is 4.3 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
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 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
124.6
206.5
202.2 in
Length
206.5 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d long
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.61 %
Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d long
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 long
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CDRA
Engine Code
OM 642.867
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
366 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d long

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d long

▶ REPLAY
11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
11.51 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
763 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
763 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data