The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 87,500
€ 74,000
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,000
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.03 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 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 long
Audi A8 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
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 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 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 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
14.42 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
31 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
670 mi
Range
874 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
670 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
145.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
