The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 100,200
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 80,200
 Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 100,200
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 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 10.6 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
68.5 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
124.6
205.1
207.4 in
Length
205.1 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.99 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
D4 (4H)
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 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CEUA
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
10.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.76 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
726 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
588 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 L 4.0 TFSI cod
179.9 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data