The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 82,600
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 77,500
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,500

ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 10.1 inches taller than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
207.4 in
Length
200.6 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5798 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.23 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
17.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.89 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
36 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
160.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data