The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 87,300
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300

ⓘ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 TDI is 10.9 cm shorter, 5 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
3165
5246
5137 mm
Length
5246 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
1975 kg
2660 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2690 kg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
4.59 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CDSB
Engine Code
OM 642.861
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
800 NM
620 NM
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

▶ REPLAY
5.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.78 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
5.98 kg/bhp
7.78 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
715 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data