The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 92,700
€ 85,300
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 350 long.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
117.8
202.2
124.6
205.7
202.2 in
Length
205.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.57 %
General
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CDSB
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350 long
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 long
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 long
▶ REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
16.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
756 mi
Range
559 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
559 mi
Mercedes S 350 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).
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).
189.4 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
