The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 78,100

€ 72,400

€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,400
ⓘ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 Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 5.7 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1460
1949
2111
1473
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1460 mm
Height
1473 mm
2992
5137
3035
5080
5137 mm
Length
5080 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1945 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2520 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2550 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.51 %

General
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CHJA
Engine Code
OM 642.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
242 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
480 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
480 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
8.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 kg/bhp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
8.04 kg/bhp
8.43 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
45 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
739 mi
Range
736 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
739 mi
736 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
156.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
156.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
560 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data