The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 87,500
 Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500

ⓘ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. The Audi S8 is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 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 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
198.9 in
Length
205.7 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5633 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.98 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 long
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 long
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 long

Performance

Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data