The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 80,200
 Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,200

ⓘ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 4.2 TDI is 7.3 cm shorter, 7.8 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1460 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
3165
5210
5137 mm
Length
5210 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
2660 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2580 kg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.38 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CDSB
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
800 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
5.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.62 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
5.98 kg/bhp
8.62 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
726 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
158.4 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
202 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data