The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 82,300
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 77,500
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 82,300
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 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 25.6 cm taller than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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
1741 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
3035
5096
5267 mm
Length
5096 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2030 kg
2530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2630 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
3.69 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
286 bhp
at 4850 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
286 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
420 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
420 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

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

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
32 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
160.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
205 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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