The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 86,800
€ 76,900
€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,900
ⓘ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 TFSI is 6.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350
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
119.5
200.6
207.3 in
Length
200.6 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.06 %
General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
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14.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
14.08 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 350
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
645 mi
Range
559 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
645 mi
559 mi
Mercedes S 350
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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).
189.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
