The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 85,300
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 76,200
 Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI
€ 85,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is 18.5 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
1949
2111
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
3122
5265
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
3035
5080
5265 mm
Length
5080 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
2025 kg
2585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2625 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.74 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CTBA
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
580 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 320 CDI

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
7.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.73 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.91 kg/bhp
8.73 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
849 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
849 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
170.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
218 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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