The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 81,800
Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes S 350 d
€ 95,200
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200

ⓘ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 d is 0.8 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
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
74.8
83.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
201.4 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5611 lb
Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.76 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
W222/X222
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 d
Audi A8 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 642.861
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
254 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 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 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 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 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
16.97 lb/hp
10.49 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
25 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
43 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
791 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
791 mi
595 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
113.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data