The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 78,700
€ 91,100
€ 78,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘ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 long is 2.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
58
73.7
83.5
57.5
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.5 in
124.6
205.1
117.8
202.2
205.1 in
Length
202.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.49 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
232 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
398 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
19 lb/hp
11.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
28 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
665 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
665 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
172.8 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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
172.8 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
