The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 88,700
€ 74,000
€ 88,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,000
ⓘ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 long is 8.9 cm longer, 7.8 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
1485
1871
2120
1460
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1485 mm
Height
1460 mm
3165
5226
2992
5137
5226 mm
Length
5137 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
2130 kg
Kerb Weight
1915 kg
2710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2530 kg
Weight Difference:
215 kg
10.09 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.868
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
254 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
620 NM
550 NM
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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8.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
8.39 kg/bhp
7.75 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
39 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
706 mi
Range
874 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
706 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
150.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
