The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 81,800

€ 110,300

€ 81,800
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 14.9 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
1496
1899
2130
1471
1949
2111
1899 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1496 mm
Height
1471 mm
3035
5116
3122
5265
5116 mm
Length
5265 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
2655 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2625 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
4.63 %

General
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

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 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.861
Engine Code
CTGA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
429 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
254 bhp
429 bhp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
620 NM
600 NM
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
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
7.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.78 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
7.7 kg/bhp
4.78 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
51 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
40 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
791 mi
Range
566 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
791 mi
566 mi
Audi A8 L 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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
113.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
520 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data