The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 102,300
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 91,600
 Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 350 d long
€ 102,300
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 TDI is 11.1 cm shorter, 5 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
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 (13 - 17)
2992
5135
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
3165
5246
5135 mm
Length
5246 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
2115 kg
Kerb Weight
2045 kg
2705 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2750 kg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.31 %
Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d 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 642.867
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes S 350 d long
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
850 NM
620 NM
Mercedes S 350 d long

Performance

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

65 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d long

▶ REPLAY
5.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
5.57 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
39 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
763 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
763 mi
Mercedes S 350 d 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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