The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 85,900
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 82,600
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 85,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 25.6 cm lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1485 mm
Height
1741 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
3165
5226
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
3122
5267
5226 mm
Length
5267 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2655 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2580 kg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.14 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.932
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
540 NM
550 NM
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
8.92 kg/bhp
8.12 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
36 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
861 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
717 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
160.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
207 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data