The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 98,700
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
€ 78,700
 Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
€ 98,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 55 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long.
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
58.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
73.7
83.5
76.6 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
123.1
208.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
124.6
205.1
208.7 in
Length
205.1 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.47 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
D5 (4N)
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 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CZSE
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
335 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long

Performance

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long

▶ REPLAY
13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
13.36 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
30 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
574 mi
665 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
172.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data