The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 73,700

€ 109,600

€ 73,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 8.1 inches shorter and 2.9 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.5
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
200.6
123.1
208.7
200.6 in
Length
208.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5302 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6437 lb

Weight Difference:
992 lb
18.71 %

General
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 L 60 TFSI e
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 hp
443 hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Performance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
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18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.58 lb/hp
11.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
94 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
94 mpg
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
23 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
736 mi
Range
1616 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
736 mi
1616 mi
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
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).
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).
47.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
156.4 kWh
47.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data