The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 76,500
€ 109,600
€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC is 8.1 inches shorter and 2.9 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.5
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
200.6
123.1
208.7
200.6 in
Length
208.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
4398 lb
Curb Weight
5302 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6437 lb
Weight Difference:
904 lb
17.05 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 L 60 TFSI e
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.862
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
443 hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
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17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
17.31 lb/hp
11.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
94 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
94 mpg
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
25 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
759 mi
Range
1616 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
759 mi
1616 mi
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
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).
47.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
47.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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