The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 82,100
€ 86,800
€ 82,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.9
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
205.7
122.9
207.3
205.7 in
Length
207.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.49 %
General
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
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 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
398 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
19.05 lb/hp
14.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
31 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
726 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
726 mi
645 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
158.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
