The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 73,700

€ 100,100

€ 73,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,100
ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.5 cm longer, 2.3 cm narrower and 4.1 cm taller than the Audi S8.
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8
1485
1871
2120
1444
1894
2028
1871 mm
Width
1894 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1485 mm
Height
1444 mm
3035
5096
2944
5051
5096 mm
Length
5051 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2944 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2015 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2540 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.98 %

General
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8
W221
Generation
D3 (4E)
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
BSM

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
5204 CC
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
444 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 bhp
444 bhp
Audi S8
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
540 NM
540 NM
Audi S8
Performance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

Audi S8
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8.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
8.43 kg/bhp
4.54 kg/bhp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
21 mpg
Audi S8
27 mpg
city
14 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
736 mi
Range
418 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
736 mi
418 mi
Audi S8
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).
253.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
156.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data