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
€ 82,600
€ 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 1.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 10.1 inches 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
58.5
73.7
83.5
68.5
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
68.5 in
124.6
205.7
122.9
207.4
205.7 in
Length
207.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.13 %
General
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
398 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
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
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
19.67 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
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
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
30 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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).
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)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (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
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
