The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 88,900
Mercedes S 350 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 350 d long
€ 82,600
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 88,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 9.7 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.8 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
206.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
206.9 in
Length
207.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Mercedes S 350 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.75 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
282 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
443 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d long

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
15.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
15.56 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
46 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
861 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
853 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
104.9 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 d long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1609 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data