The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 100,100
€ 83,000
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,000
ⓘ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 S8 is 4.5 cm shorter, 2.3 cm wider and 4.1 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
1444
1894
2028
1485
1871
2120
1894 mm
Width
1871 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1444 mm
Height
1485 mm
2944
5051
3035
5096
5051 mm
Length
5096 mm
2944 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
2015 kg
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
2540 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2580 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.74 %
General
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
D3 (4E)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
BSM
Engine Code
M 276.950

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5204 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
444 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Audi S8
444 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
540 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
Audi S8
540 NM
370 NM
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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4.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.56 kg/bhp
Audi S8
4.54 kg/bhp
6.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
418 mi
Range
637 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
637 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
153.5 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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