The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 82,600
€ 91,300
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 10.1 inches taller than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
68.5
76.7
83.1
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
68.5 in
Height
58.5 in
122.9
207.4
124.6
205.7
207.4 in
Length
205.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.95 %
General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
M 276.950
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
302 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
17.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.89 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
36 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
861 mi
Range
637 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
637 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
