The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 80,200

€ 95,200

€ 80,200
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. 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 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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 4.0 TFSI cod
2000 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2545 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.5 %

General
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
CEUA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 bhp
414 bhp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
540 NM
600 NM
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
8.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
8.62 kg/bhp
4.76 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
37 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
726 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
726 mi
595 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
158.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
202 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
510 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data