The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
€ 89,900

€ 84,800

€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
57.9
76.7
83.1
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
122.9
207.3
124.6
205.7
207.3 in
Length
205.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.42 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CTBD
Engine Code
OM 642.862

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
▶ REPLAY
17.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.88 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.17 lb/hp
17.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
879 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
759 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
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).
139.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data