The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

€ 95,200
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 55 TFSI
€ 76,500
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,500

ⓘ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 55 TFSI is 3 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
58
Blueprint Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
76.6 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
118
203.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
119.5
200.6
203.6 in
Length
200.6 in
118 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.5 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

General

Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CZSE
Engine Code
OM 642.862
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
335 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Performance

Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 55 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
13.19 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
30 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
574 mi
759 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data