The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 87,300
€ 102,300
€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 350 d long is 4.4 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.5 in
124.6
206.5
117.8
202.2
206.5 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.63 %
General
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d long
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
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
254 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
457 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
17.14 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
42 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
777 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
777 mi
777 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
115.2 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
