The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
€ 91,300
€ 78,100
€ 91,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100
ⓘ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 long is 3.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
124.6
205.7
117.8
202.2
205.7 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.88 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.950
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
302 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
273 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
14.93 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
29 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
637 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
637 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
