The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 76,200
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI
€ 74,900
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,900

ⓘ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 Mercedes S 320 CDI is 5.7 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
1871
2120
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1473 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
3035
5080
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
2992
5137
5080 mm
Length
5137 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
1915 kg
2625 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2570 kg
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
5.43 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.932
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
232 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
540 NM
550 NM
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
8.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
8.73 kg/bhp
7.75 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
34 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
874 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
674 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
170.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
218 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
655 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data