The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 98,700
€ 86,000
€ 98,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,000
ⓘ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 55 TFSI is 7.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
58.5
76.6
83.9
58.9
74.8
83.9
76.6 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
123.1
208.7
119.5
201.4
208.7 in
Length
201.4 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
General
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
D5 (4N)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CZSE
Engine Code
OM 642.867
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
335 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 d
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d
Performance
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
13.36 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
30 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
574 mi
Range
763 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
574 mi
763 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
