The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 89,400
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 350 d
€ 81,700
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 350 d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.2 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 24.5 cm lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
1899
2130
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1899 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1496 mm
Height
1741 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
3035
5125
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
5125 mm
Length
5267 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
1965 kg
2740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2540 kg
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.96 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2925 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
282 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
282 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
600 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
600 NM
550 NM
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
7.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.96 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
7.18 kg/bhp
7.96 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
51 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
791 mi
Range
861 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
791 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
113.1 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
715 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data