The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 93,600

€ 81,800

€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,800
ⓘ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 50 TDI is 5.6 cm longer, 4.6 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
1473
1945
2130
1496
1899
2130
1945 mm
Width
1899 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1473 mm
Height
1496 mm
2998
5172
3035
5116
5172 mm
Length
5116 mm
2998 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2655 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
4.63 %

General
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
DDVC
Engine Code
OM 642.861

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
282 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
600 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
600 NM
620 NM
Mercedes S 350 d
Performance
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d
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7.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.7 kg/bhp
Audi A8 50 TDI
7.27 kg/bhp
7.7 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
50 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
799 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
181 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
640 kg
Maximum Payload
700 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
510 L








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