The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
€ 80,200
€ 70,000
€ 80,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘ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 long is 7.3 cm longer, 7.8 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
1473
1871
2120
1460
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1473 mm
Height
1460 mm
3165
5210
2992
5137
5210 mm
Length
5137 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
2000 kg
Kerb Weight
1870 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
6.5 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 bhp
201 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
540 NM
400 NM
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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8.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
8.62 kg/bhp
9.3 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
37 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
726 mi
Range
932 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
726 mi
932 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
158.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
202 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
