The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 71,900
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 74,600
 Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600

ⓘ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 Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.1 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
1871
2120
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1485 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
3035
5096
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
5096 mm
Length
5137 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
1970 kg
Kerb Weight
1905 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2520 kg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.3 %
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.961
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
286 bhp
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 bhp
286 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
420 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
500 NM
420 NM
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
9.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
9.8 kg/bhp
6.66 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
50 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
905 mi
Range
636 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
905 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
117.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data