Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Audi A8 L [2011-2014]

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8 L [2011-2014]. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 1.79 Crore and Audi A8 L [2011-2014] price is Rs. 1.06 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available in 2925 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Audi A8 L [2011-2014] is available in 2967 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. A8 L [2011-2014] provides the mileage of 15.5 kmpl.

S-Class vs A8 L [2011-2014] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	S-Class	A8 L [2011-2014]
Price	Rs. 1.79 Crore	Rs. 1.06 Crore
Engine Capacity	2925 cc	2967 cc
Power	282 bhp	247 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 350d

Rs. 1.79 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A8 L [2011-2014]

3.0 TDI quattro

Rs. 1.06 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 350d

Audi A8 L [2011-2014]

3.0 TDI quattro

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.4
Engine	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2967 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	2.9L OM656 Turbocharged I6	V6 diesel engine with common rail injection and exhaust-gas turbocharging.
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm	247 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm	550 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		15.5View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Four-Link with Air Springs	adaptive air suspesion
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs	adaptive air suspesion
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.35
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	R19	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	R19	235 / 55 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.8
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Mobile App Features

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Sienna Black / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim
Rear Armrest	With Audio controls & Cup holder
Folding Rear Seat		Partial
Split Rear Seat
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Nautic Blue	Oolong Grey
	Onyx Black	Emerald Black
	High Tech Silver	Havanna Black
	Diamond White Bright	Night Blue
		Brilliant Black
		Phantom Black
		Impala Beige
		Quartz Grey
		Ice Silver Metallic
		Glacier White
		Ibis White

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S-Class vs A8 L [2011-2014] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8 L [2011-2014]?

Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 1.79 Crore and Audi A8 L [2011-2014] price is Rs. 1.06 Crore. Hence Audi A8 L [2011-2014] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of S-Class compared to A8 L [2011-2014]?

For the S 350d variant, 2925 cc Diesel engine of S-Class produces 282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm of power and 600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm of torque. For the 3.0 TDI quattro variant, 2967 cc Diesel engine of A8 L [2011-2014] produces 247 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 550 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Audi A8 L [2011-2014]

Length (mm)	5289	5267
Width (mm)	1954	1949
Height (mm)	1503	1471
Wheelbase (mm)	3216	3122
Kerb Weight (kg)		1965

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	65	90

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited