The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 82,600
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 86,000
 Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 350 d
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,000

ⓘ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 15.1 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 24.5 cm taller than the Mercedes S 350 d.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 d
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1741 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
3035
5116
5267 mm
Length
5116 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 d
2005 kg
Kerb Weight
2025 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2715 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
0.99 %
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 d
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
OM 642.867
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 d
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 d

Performance

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

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
43 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
763 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
763 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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