The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 86,800

€ 82,200

€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,200
ⓘ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 14.9 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
1471
1949
2111
1496
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1471 mm
Height
1496 mm
3122
5265
3035
5116
5265 mm
Length
5116 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2655 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
OM 642.861

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
306 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
306 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
440 NM
620 NM
Mercedes S 350 d
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d
▶ REPLAY
6.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.7 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
6.39 kg/bhp
7.7 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
36 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
645 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
645 mi
821 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
700 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
510 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data