The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 81,800
 Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes S 350 d
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 d
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
74.8
83.9
74.6 in
Width
74.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
56.9 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
119.5
201.4
198.9 in
Length
201.4 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 d
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %
Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 d
D3 (4E)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 d
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
BSM
Engine Code
OM 642.861
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 d
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d

Performance

Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
12 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data