The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

€ 70,900
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 78,100
 Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100

ⓘ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 DPF is 2.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
73.7
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
119.5
200
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
117.8
202.2
200 in
Length
202.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.51 %
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
232 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

▶ REPLAY
18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
18.58 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
28 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data