The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 84,800

€ 91,100

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
2060 kg
Kerb Weight
1910 kg
2640 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2525 kg

Weight Difference:
150 kg
7.28 %

General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.862
Engine Code
CDRA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
4163 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
366 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
254 bhp
366 bhp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
445 NM
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
620 NM
445 NM
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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8.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.22 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
8.11 kg/bhp
5.22 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
42 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
759 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
759 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
139.9 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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