The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 80,700

€ 93,600

€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 350 is 3 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 50 TDI.
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 50 TDI
58.5
73.7
83.5
58
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
119.5
200.6
118
203.6
200.6 in
Length
203.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 50 TDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.62 %

General
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 50 TDI
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.965
Engine Code
DDVC

3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 50 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 50 TDI
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16.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
16.08 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 350
23 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
16 mpg
city
37 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
548 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes S 350
548 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350
193.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
Audi A8 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data