The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 80,200
€ 98,700
€ 80,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 9.2 cm shorter, 7.4 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Audi A8 L 55 TFSI.
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
1473
1871
2120
1485
1945
2130
1871 mm
Width
1945 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1473 mm
Height
1485 mm
3165
5210
3128
5302
5210 mm
Length
5302 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3128 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
2000 kg
Kerb Weight
2030 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2755 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.48 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 L 55 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
CZSE

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 bhp
335 bhp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1370 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
540 NM
500 NM
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
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8.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.06 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
8.62 kg/bhp
6.06 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
37 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
726 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
726 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
158.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
202 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
725 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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