The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 100,100
€ 75,500
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S8 is 2.9 cm shorter, 2.3 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350
1444
1894
2028
1473
1871
2120
1894 mm
Width
1871 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1444 mm
Height
1473 mm
2944
5051
3035
5080
5051 mm
Length
5080 mm
2944 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350
2015 kg
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
2540 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2475 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
6.7 %
General
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350
D3 (4E)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
BSM
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
6
5204 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
444 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S8
444 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes S 350
540 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Audi S8
540 NM
350 NM
Mercedes S 350
Performance
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
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4.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.01 kg/bhp
Audi S8
4.54 kg/bhp
7.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 350
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
418 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
554 mi
Mercedes S 350
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
191.4 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
242 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
