The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 85,600
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 108,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 5.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
119.5
201.4
207.3 in
Length
201.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.69 %
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
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
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
CTEC
Engine Code
OM 642.867
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Performance

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
737 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data