The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 85,600
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.1 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 24.5 cm taller than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1741 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
3035
5116
5267 mm
Length
5116 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
2025 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2715 kg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
4.48 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
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 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CDSB
Engine Code
OM 642.867
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
800 NM
620 NM
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
6.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
6.13 kg/bhp
7.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
30 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
737 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
690 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data