The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 82,200
Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 350 d
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 82,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘ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 2.1 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 3.6 cm taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
1899
2130
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1899 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1496 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
3035
5116
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
5116 mm
Length
5137 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2655 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2660 kg
Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
5.56 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.861
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
254 bhp
346 bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
620 NM
800 NM
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
7.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.98 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
7.7 kg/bhp
5.98 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
53 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
821 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
109.1 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data