The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 85,600
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes S 350 d
€ 110,300
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 85,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 350 d is 5.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
74.8
83.9
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
201.4 in
Length
207.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.22 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.867
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
254 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
457 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
17.57 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
40 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
566 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
737 mi
566 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
121.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data