The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 89,100
Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 350 long
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 89,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘ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 long is 3.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
205.7 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.17 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 350 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.965
Engine Code
CDSB
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
268 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
258 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 350 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 long

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
16.66 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
23 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
543 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
543 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
195.2 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 long
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data