The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 80,300
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 74,000
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 80,300
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 BlueTEC is 1.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 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 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
200.6 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.27 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.868
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
17.93 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
32 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
874 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
706 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
150.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data