The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 76,200
 Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI
€ 97,700
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 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 10.6 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 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 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
207.4 in
Length
200 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.47 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CDSB
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI

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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.24 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
19.24 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
170.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data