The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

€ 138,900
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 79,300
 Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes S 350
€ 138,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 is 7.4 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 350
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
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 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
119.5
200
207.4 in
Length
200 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 350
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.45 %
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

General

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 350
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
Mercedes S 350
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
M 272.975
4
Valves
3
12
Cylinders
6
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
493 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
461 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350

Performance

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350

▶ REPLAY
9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.04 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
9.53 lb/hp
16.04 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
20 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 350
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
528 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
470 mi
528 mi
Mercedes S 350
Environmental Impact
225.5 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 6.3 FSI W12
225.5 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data