The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 93,600
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 50 TDI
€ 80,200
 Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 93,600
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A8 50 TDI is 3.8 cm shorter and 7.4 cm wider.
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
1473
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
1945
2130
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
1871
2120
1945 mm
Width
1871 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1473 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
2998
5172
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
3165
5210
5172 mm
Length
5210 mm
2998 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2580 kg
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.44 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
DDVC
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
282 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
600 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
600 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 50 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
7.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.62 kg/bhp
Audi A8 50 TDI
7.27 kg/bhp
8.62 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
50 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
726 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
181 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
202 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
640 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data