The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 70,900

€ 86,800

€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF is 18.5 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 0.2 cm taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
1473
1871
2120
1471
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1473 mm
Height
1471 mm
3035
5080
3122
5265
5080 mm
Length
5265 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2530 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
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 DPF
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
232 bhp
306 bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
540 NM
440 NM
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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8.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.39 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
8.43 kg/bhp
6.39 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
34 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
674 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
645 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
520 L











No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data