The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 70,900
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 100,200
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 18.7 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 26.8 cm lower than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1871
2120
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1473 mm
Height
1741 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
3035
5080
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
3122
5267
5080 mm
Length
5267 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2020 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2595 kg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.22 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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 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
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
232 bhp
414 bhp
Audi A8 L 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 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
8.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.88 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
8.43 kg/bhp
4.88 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
34 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 L 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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data