The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

€ 85,900
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 78,100
 Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 85,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100

ⓘ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 long is 8.9 cm longer, 7.8 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1485 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
3165
5226
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
2992
5137
5226 mm
Length
5137 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
1945 kg
2655 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2520 kg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
6.04 %
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.932
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 bhp
242 bhp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
540 NM
480 NM
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Performance

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
152 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

▶ REPLAY
8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.04 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
8.92 kg/bhp
8.04 kg/bhp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
36 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
717 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
160.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
160.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
207 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data