The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 118,500
€ 91,100
€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘ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 6.7 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 420 CDI.
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 420 CDI
1458
1949
2111
1473
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1458 mm
Height
1473 mm
2994
5147
3035
5080
5147 mm
Length
5080 mm
2994 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 420 CDI
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
2090 kg
2590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2640 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
1.91 %
General
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 420 CDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 420 CDI
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3993 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
513 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 bhp
316 bhp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
650 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
Audi S8 cod
650 NM
730 NM
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Performance
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 420 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Audi S8 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI
▶ REPLAY
4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.61 kg/bhp
Audi S8 cod
4 kg/bhp
6.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi S8 cod
30 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
542 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi S8 cod
542 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
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).
193.4 kWh
Audi S8 cod
178.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
247 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 cod
Mercedes S 420 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
