The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 76,500
€ 93,600
€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 50 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 50 TDI
58.5
73.7
83.5
58
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
119.5
200.6
118
203.6
200.6 in
Length
203.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 50 TDI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.68 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 50 TDI
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 50 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.862
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 50 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 50 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 50 TDI
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17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
17.31 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
759 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
759 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
