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 2.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
200 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.44 %
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)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
232 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
398 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
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

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
19.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
19.24 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
28 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data