The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 97,100
€ 83,400
€ 97,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 50 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 9.2 cm longer, 7.4 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Mercedes S 350 long.
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
1485
1945
2130
1473
1871
2120
1945 mm
Width
1871 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1485 mm
Height
1473 mm
3128
5302
3165
5210
5302 mm
Length
5210 mm
3128 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
2075 kg
Kerb Weight
1925 kg
2700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
7.23 %
General
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
DDVC
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
282 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
282 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes S 350 long
600 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
600 NM
350 NM
Mercedes S 350 long
Performance
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 long
▶ REPLAY
7.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.18 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
7.36 kg/bhp
7.18 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
50 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
44 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
799 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
799 mi
554 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
191.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
182 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
242 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
625 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
