The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 76,500
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 74,600
 Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI 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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI 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 TFSI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.5 %
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.862
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
286 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.69 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
17.31 lb/hp
14.69 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
636 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
759 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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