The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 88,900

€ 74,600

€ 88,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600
ⓘ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 long is 4.6 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
58.8
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
58.8 in
Height
57.5 in
124.6
206.9
117.8
202.2
206.9 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.26 %

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

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
282 hp
286 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
443 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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15.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.69 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
15.56 lb/hp
14.69 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
46 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
853 mi
Range
636 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
853 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
104.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1609 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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