The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 79,300
€ 92,700
€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘ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 350 is 2.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
58
73.7
83.5
57.5
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.5 in
119.5
200
117.8
202.2
200 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.81 %
General
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.975
Engine Code
CDSB
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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16.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
16.04 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 350
22 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
528 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes S 350
528 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350
200.8 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
