The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 70,900
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 81,000
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,000

ⓘ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 5.5 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1871
2120
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1473 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
3035
5080
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
2992
5135
5080 mm
Length
5135 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2570 kg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
258 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
232 bhp
258 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
540 NM
580 NM
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
8.43 kg/bhp
7.58 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
34 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
879 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data