The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 72,400
€ 74,600
€ 72,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
58
73.7
83.5
57.5
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
119.5
200
117.8
202.2
200 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.55 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 hp
286 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.69 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.58 lb/hp
14.69 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
736 mi
Range
636 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
736 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
156.4 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).
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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
156.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
