The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 71,900
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 81,700
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 10.1 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
200.6 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.961
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.61 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
905 mi
Range
861 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
905 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
117.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data