The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 89,900
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 85,600
 Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 350 d
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,600

ⓘ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 5.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
207.3 in
Length
201.8 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.99 %
Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

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

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
CTBD
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
282 hp
Mercedes S 350 d
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d

▶ REPLAY
17.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.4 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.17 lb/hp
15.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
879 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
853 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data