The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 89,400

€ 104,400

€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 350 d is 0.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.5 in
119.5
201.8
117.8
202.2
201.8 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.45 %

General
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 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)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
CTGA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
282 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
443 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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15.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
15.83 lb/hp
10.05 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
43 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
791 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
791 mi
572 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
113.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data