The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 76,500
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 85,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC is 6.7 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
200.6 in
Length
207.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.74 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
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 L 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.862
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 L 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 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.44 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
17.31 lb/hp
17.44 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
849 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
759 mi
849 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data