The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 91,100
€ 87,800
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,800
ⓘ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 4.2 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
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
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
4354 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.28 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
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 642.861
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
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d long
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11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.14 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
11.51 lb/hp
17.14 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
44 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
588 mi
Range
805 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
805 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).
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).
111 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 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
1576 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
