The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 73,700
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 95,200
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 73,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200

ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
200.6 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5611 lb
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.76 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 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 642.930
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.58 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
736 mi
595 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
156.4 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
156.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data