The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 145,800
€ 83,000
€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,000
ⓘ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 6.3 FSI W12 cod is 6.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
76.7
83.1
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
122.9
207.3
119.5
200.6
207.3 in
Length
200.6 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4365 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
7.91 %
General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
M 276.950

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
302 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.45 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
14.45 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
463 mi
Range
637 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
637 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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