The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 91,100
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
€ 100,200
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 9.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
74.8
83.9
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 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
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
124.6
206.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
206.5 in
Length
207.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.22 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.867
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
254 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
457 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
17.75 lb/hp
10.76 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
40 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
737 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
121.3 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1554 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data