The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 70,900
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 108,200
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200

ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
73.7
83.5
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
119.5
200
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
200 in
Length
207.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5997 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
9.91 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 L 4.2 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
232 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
18.58 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
28 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
766 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 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).
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data