The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

€ 80,200
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 93,600
 Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 50 TDI
€ 80,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long is 1.5 inches longer and 2.9 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 50 TDI
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
118
203.6
205.1 in
Length
203.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 50 TDI
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.43 %
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 50 TDI
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 50 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 50 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 50 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
19 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
31 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
726 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
726 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 50 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
158.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data