The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 118,500

€ 84,000

€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S8 cod is 2.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI long.
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
57.4
76.7
83.1
58
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58 in
117.9
202.6
124.6
205.1
202.6 in
Length
205.1 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.96 %

General
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 S8 cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
OM 642.932

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Performance
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI long
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S8 cod
25 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
542 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi S8 cod
542 mi
665 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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 S8 cod
178.2 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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