The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 79,300

€ 96,100

€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 350 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 10.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
58
73.7
83.5
68.5
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
68.5 in
119.5
200
122.9
207.4
200 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.51 %

General
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 L 4.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.975
Engine Code
CDRA

3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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16.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
16.04 lb/hp
11.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 350
22 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
528 mi
Range
577 mi
Mercedes S 350
528 mi
577 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350
200.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data