The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 91,300
€ 82,600
€ 91,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 10.1 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
68.5 in
124.6
205.7
122.9
207.4
205.7 in
Length
207.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.95 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 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 long
Audi A8 L 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 long
302 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
273 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
14.93 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
29 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
637 mi
Range
861 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
637 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 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).
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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
153.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
