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 5.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 9.6 inches taller than the Mercedes S 350 d.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 d
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
68.5 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
207.4 in
Length
201.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 d
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
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
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
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 d
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
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

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
36 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data