The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 85,300
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 77,500
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 85,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is 16.9 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
1949
2111
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
3122
5265
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
3035
5096
5265 mm
Length
5096 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
2030 kg
2585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2630 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
0.99 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CTBA
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
580 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

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

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
7.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.75 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.91 kg/bhp
8.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
849 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
849 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
123.4 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
123.4 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data