The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 70,900
 Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 108,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 18.5 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
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
1471 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
3122
5265
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
3035
5080
5265 mm
Length
5080 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
2170 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2550 kg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
215 kg
9.91 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 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 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CTEC
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
850 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
5.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
5.71 kg/bhp
8.43 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
39 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
150.2 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
150.2 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data