The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
€ 145,800

€ 76,500

€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,500
ⓘ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 BlueTEC.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.22 %

General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
OM 642.862

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
463 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
759 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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).
139.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data