The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 81,700
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 70,900
 Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 18.7 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 26.8 cm taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1741 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
3035
5080
5267 mm
Length
5080 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
1965 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2540 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2550 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.51 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
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 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
550 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
7.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.96 kg/bhp
8.43 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
43 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
170.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data