The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 91,100

€ 86,800

€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 350 d long is 0.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
206.5
122.9
207.3
206.5 in
Length
207.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.39 %

General
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.867
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
254 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
457 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
17.75 lb/hp
14.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
40 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
737 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
737 mi
645 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
121.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1554 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data