The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 81,800
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 138,900
 Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC is 5.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
74.8
83.9
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
201.4 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.22 %
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
W222/X222
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 L 6.3 FSI W12
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.861
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
493 hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
16.97 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
43 mpg
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
34 mpg
city
14 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
791 mi
Range
470 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
791 mi
470 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
113.1 kWh
225.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data