The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 83,000
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 74,900
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 83,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,900

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 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
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
200.6 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4365 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.28 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.950
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
14.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
14.45 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
29 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
637 mi
Range
874 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
637 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
153.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data