The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 76,200
€ 95,200
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 320 CDI is 9.2 cm shorter and 7.4 cm narrower.
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 55 TFSI
1473
1871
2120
1473
1945
2130
1871 mm
Width
1945 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1473 mm
Height
1473 mm
3035
5080
2998
5172
5080 mm
Length
5172 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2998 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 55 TFSI
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2625 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
0.99 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 55 TFSI
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 55 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.932
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
232 bhp
335 bhp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1370 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
540 NM
500 NM
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 55 TFSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 55 TFSI
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8.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.99 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
8.73 kg/bhp
5.99 kg/bhp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
34 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
674 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
674 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
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).
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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
170.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
218 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
685 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
