The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 87,500
 Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 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
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
207.3 in
Length
205.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5633 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
8.99 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CTEC
Engine Code
M 276.950
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
302 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
670 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data