The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 97,700

€ 91,600

€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,600
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 9.6 inches taller than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
68.5
76.7
83.1
58.9
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
68.5 in
Height
58.9 in
122.9
207.4
124.6
206.5
207.4 in
Length
206.5 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.53 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
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
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d long
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d long
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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
746 mi
Range
763 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
763 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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