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 1.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi S8.
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8
58.5
73.7
83.5
56.9
74.6
79.8
73.7 in
Width
74.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
119.5
200.6
115.9
198.9
200.6 in
Length
198.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %

General
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8
W221
Generation
D3 (4E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
BSM

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 hp
444 hp
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
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
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S8
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18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.58 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S8
23 mpg
city
12 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data