The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 91,600

€ 97,700

€ 91,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 350 d long is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 24.5 cm lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
1496
1899
2130
1741
1949
2111
1899 mm
Width
1949 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1496 mm
Height
1741 mm
3165
5246
3122
5267
5246 mm
Length
5267 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
2045 kg
Kerb Weight
2120 kg
2750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2670 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
3.54 %

General
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.867
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 long
254 bhp
346 bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
620 NM
800 NM
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d long
8.05 kg/bhp
6.13 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
50 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
763 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
763 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
154.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
117.3 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
705 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L








No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data