The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 109,600
€ 77,500
€ 109,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e is 8.1 inches longer and 2.9 inches wider.
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.5
76.6
83.9
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.6 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
123.1
208.7
119.5
200.6
208.7 in
Length
200.6 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5302 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
15.6 %
General
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
443 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
11.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
11.97 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
94 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1616 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
1616 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
47.3 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).
160.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
47.3 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
95 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
