The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

€ 102,300
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 84,800
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800

ⓘ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 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
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 BlueTEC long
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.6 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 BlueTEC long
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CTEC
Engine Code
OM 642.862
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

Performance

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

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

▶ REPLAY
12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.88 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
17.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
759 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
139.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data