The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 87,800
![Mercedes S 350 d long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
€ 138,900
![Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Audi_A8_D4.webp)
€ 87,800
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 a little. The Mercedes S 350 d long is 0.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12.
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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
207.4
206.5 in
Length
207.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
![Mercedes S 350 d long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.28 %
![Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A8_D4.png)
General
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.861
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
254 hp
493 hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
457 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d long
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
295 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 350 d long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
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Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
▶ REPLAY
17.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
17.14 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
44 mpg
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
35 mpg
city
14 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
805 mi
Range
470 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
805 mi
470 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Environmental Impact
111 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 long
111 kWh
225.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data