The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 87,500
€ 145,800
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,800
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.9
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
205.7
122.9
207.3
205.7 in
Length
207.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.14 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.950
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
302 hp
493 hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
273 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
14.42 lb/hp
9.61 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
31 mpg
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
23 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
670 mi
Range
463 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
670 mi
463 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 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).
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).
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
145.8 kWh
208.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
