The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 78,700
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
€ 110,300
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 78,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
73.7
83.5
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod 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 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
205.1 in
Length
207.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.43 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
232 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
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

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
19 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
28 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
566 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
665 mi
566 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
172.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data