The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 96,100
€ 85,300
€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI 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 long.
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 long
68.5
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
68.5 in
Height
58.5 in
122.9
207.4
124.6
205.7
207.4 in
Length
205.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 long
4321 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
General
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CDRA
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
366 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350 long
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 long
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 long
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11.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
11.81 lb/hp
16.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
24 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
577 mi
Range
559 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
577 mi
559 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
Environmental Impact
183.8 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 4.2 FSI
183.8 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 350 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
