The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

€ 80,200
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 98,700
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
€ 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
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
1871
2120
1485
Blueprint Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
1945
2130
1871 mm
Width
1945 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1473 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
3165
5210
Blueprint Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
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
2755 kg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.48 %
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

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

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

 REPLAY
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data