The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 92,700
 Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 350 d long
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 0.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
206.9
207.3 in
Length
206.9 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.54 %
Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

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
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
CTEC
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
282 hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
443 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
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 d 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 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
1609 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data