The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 80,300
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
1871
2120
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1485 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
3035
5096
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
5096 mm
Length
5137 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
2065 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2660 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2660 kg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.24 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.868
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 bhp
346 bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
620 NM
800 NM
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.98 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
8.13 kg/bhp
5.98 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
39 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
706 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
150.2 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data