The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 84,800
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
205.7 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.48 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.862
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
254 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
457 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
17.88 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
35 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
759 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
139.9 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data