The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 76,200

€ 86,800

€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 320 CDI is 7.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
58
73.7
83.5
57.9
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
200
122.9
207.3
200 in
Length
207.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.45 %

General
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 L 3.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.932
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
232 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
398 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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19.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
19.24 lb/hp
14.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
28 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
674 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
674 mi
645 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
170.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data