The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 106,100
€ 80,200
€ 106,100
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 60 TFSI e is 1.5 inches shorter and 2.9 inches wider.
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
58
76.6
83.9
58
73.7
83.5
76.6 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58 in
118
203.6
124.6
205.1
203.6 in
Length
205.1 in
118 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
5236 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
15.79 %
General
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
443 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
11.82 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
94 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1616 mi
Range
726 mi
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
1616 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
47.3 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).
158.4 kWh
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
47.3 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
92 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
