The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 138,900
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 82,100
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 138,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 is 1.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
207.4 in
Length
205.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.88 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
493 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
461 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
20 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
726 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
470 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
158.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
225.5 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data