The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 145,800

€ 85,600

€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,600
ⓘ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 14.9 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 d
1471
1949
2111
1496
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1471 mm
Height
1496 mm
3122
5265
3035
5116
5265 mm
Length
5116 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 d
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
2025 kg
2675 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2715 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
5.81 %

General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 d
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 d
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
OM 642.867

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6299 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
493 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
625 NM
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
625 NM
620 NM
Mercedes S 350 d
Performance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d
▶ REPLAY
4.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4.36 kg/bhp
7.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
26 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
463 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
737 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
690 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
510 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data