The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 79,200
 Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,200

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.6 in
Width
73.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
198.9 in
Length
200.6 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.2 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
D3 (4E)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
BSM
Engine Code
M 276.950
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
302 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
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

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
13.94 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
679 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
679 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).
144 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data