The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 83,400
€ 86,800
€ 83,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 350 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
58
73.7
83.5
57.9
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
205.1
122.9
207.3
205.1 in
Length
207.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.53 %
General
Mercedes S 350 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.965
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
268 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
15.84 lb/hp
14.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
23 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
554 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
554 mi
645 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
191.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
