The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 82,600
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 80,300
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300

ⓘ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 significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 25.6 cm taller than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1741 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
3035
5096
5267 mm
Length
5096 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
2005 kg
Kerb Weight
2065 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2660 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.91 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
OM 642.868
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
550 NM
620 NM
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
8.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.13 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
8.12 kg/bhp
8.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
43 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
706 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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).
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data