The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 80,300

€ 77,600

€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘ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 1.5 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
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
119.5
200.6
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
4310 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.34 %

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
CTBA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
254 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
428 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
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
17.93 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
32 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
706 mi
Range
864 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
706 mi
864 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
150.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 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
13.9 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data