The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 93,600
€ 91,600
€ 93,600
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 50 TDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
58
76.6
83.9
58.9
74.8
83.9
76.6 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58.9 in
118
203.6
124.6
206.5
203.6 in
Length
206.5 in
118 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.24 %
General
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
D5 (4N)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
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 642.867
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d long
Performance
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d long
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16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
16.02 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
42 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
799 mi
Range
763 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
763 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
