The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

€ 98,700
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
€ 79,300
 Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes S 350
€ 98,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 55 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes S 350.
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350
58.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
73.7
83.5
76.6 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
123.1
208.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
119.5
200
208.7 in
Length
200 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.93 %
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

General

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CZSE
Engine Code
M 272.975
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
335 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350

Performance

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350

▶ REPLAY
13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.04 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
13.36 lb/hp
16.04 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
30 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 350
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
528 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
574 mi
528 mi
Mercedes S 350
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
200.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data