The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 89,900

€ 80,300

€ 89,900
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 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 BlueTEC.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
1471
1949
2111
1485
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1485 mm
3122
5265
3035
5096
5265 mm
Length
5096 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
2065 kg
2585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2660 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.66 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CTBD
Engine Code
OM 642.868

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
258 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
580 NM
620 NM
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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7.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.13 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.79 kg/bhp
8.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
49 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
879 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
706 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
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
119.3 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
560 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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