The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 87,500
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 95,200
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200

ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod 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 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
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 4.0 TFSI cod
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5611 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.950
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
302 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
273 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
14.42 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
31 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
670 mi
595 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
145.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data