The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 79,200
€ 85,300
€ 79,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is 6.7 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.9
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
200.6
122.9
207.3
200.6 in
Length
207.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.96 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.950
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
254 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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13.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.44 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
13.94 lb/hp
17.44 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
679 mi
Range
849 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
849 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
