The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 147,900

€ 72,400

€ 147,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,400
ⓘ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 plus cod is 2.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
119.5
200
202.6 in
Length
200 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.34 %

General
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
DDTA
Engine Code
OM 642.930

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
597 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
510 mi
Range
736 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
510 mi
736 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
156.4 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
156.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data