The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 87,500
€ 95,200
€ 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 2.1 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 55 TFSI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
58.5
73.7
83.5
58
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
124.6
205.7
118
203.6
205.7 in
Length
203.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.49 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 55 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.950
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
302 hp
335 hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 55 TFSI
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
14.42 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
31 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
670 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
670 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
145.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
