The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 100,200
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 88,700
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
€ 100,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 10.1 inches taller than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
68.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
207.4 in
Length
205.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5975 lb
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.17 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CEUA
Engine Code
OM 642.868
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

▶ REPLAY
10.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.49 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.76 lb/hp
18.49 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
588 mi
706 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
179.9 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data