The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 70,900
€ 104,400
€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,400
ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
1473
1871
2120
1460
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1473 mm
Height
1460 mm
3035
5080
2992
5135
5080 mm
Length
5135 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2570 kg
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

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 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
CTGA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
429 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
232 bhp
429 bhp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
540 NM
600 NM
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
8.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
8.43 kg/bhp
4.56 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
34 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
674 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
572 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
490 L












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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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