The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 100,100
€ 87,200
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi S8 is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 long.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 long
56.9
74.6
79.8
58
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 in
115.9
198.9
124.6
205.1
198.9 in
Length
205.1 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 long
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.99 %
General
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 long
D3 (4E)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 long
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
BSM
Engine Code
M 272.975
4
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350 long
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 long
Performance
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 long
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
418 mi
Range
523 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
523 mi
Mercedes S 350 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).
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).
202.8 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
202.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
Mercedes S 350 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
