The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 84,800
€ 108,200
€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200
ⓘ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 3.9 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
1485
1871
2120
1471
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1485 mm
Height
1471 mm
3165
5226
3122
5265
5226 mm
Length
5265 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
2060 kg
Kerb Weight
2170 kg
2640 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2720 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
5.07 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 L 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
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
254 bhp
380 bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
620 NM
850 NM
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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8.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
8.11 kg/bhp
5.71 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
42 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
759 mi
Range
766 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
759 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 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).
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).
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
139.9 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
