The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 76,500
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 74,900
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,900

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
1871
2120
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
3035
5096
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
2992
5137
5096 mm
Length
5137 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
1995 kg
Kerb Weight
1915 kg
2590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2570 kg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.01 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.862
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
620 NM
550 NM
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

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

99 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
7.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
7.85 kg/bhp
7.75 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
42 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
874 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
759 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
139.9 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
139.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
655 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data