The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 78,700
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
€ 89,900
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 78,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900

ⓘ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 5.5 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 0.2 cm taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1871
2120
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
1949
2111
1871 mm
Width
1949 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1473 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
3165
5210
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
3122
5265
5210 mm
Length
5265 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
2000 kg
Kerb Weight
2010 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2585 kg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.5 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
W221
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
258 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
232 bhp
258 bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
540 NM
580 NM
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.79 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
8.62 kg/bhp
7.79 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
34 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
879 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
665 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
172.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
223 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data