The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 147,900
Audi S8 plus cod  tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi S8 plus cod
€ 80,200
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 147,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,200

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 2.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod  tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod  tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.9
202.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
124.6
205.1
202.6 in
Length
205.1 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Audi S8 plus cod  tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.14 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 long
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 long
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 long

Performance

Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

 REPLAY
7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
726 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
510 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
158.4 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data