The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 82,200

€ 138,900

€ 82,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,900
ⓘ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 15.1 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12.
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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
5267
5116 mm
Length
5267 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2130 kg
2655 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2655 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
8.22 %

General
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.861
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
6299 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
493 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
254 bhp
493 bhp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
625 NM
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
620 NM
625 NM
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
▶ REPLAY
7.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.32 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
7.7 kg/bhp
4.32 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
53 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
44 mpg
city
17 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
821 mi
Range
470 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
821 mi
470 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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).
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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
109.1 kWh
225.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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