The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 78,700

€ 147,900

€ 78,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 147,900
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi S8 plus cod.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi S8 plus cod
58
73.7
83.5
57.4
76.7
83.1
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.4 in
124.6
205.1
117.9
202.6
205.1 in
Length
202.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi S8 plus cod
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.14 %

General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi S8 plus 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 S8 plus 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
DDTA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
232 hp
597 hp
Audi S8 plus cod
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S8 plus cod
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi S8 plus cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
19 lb/hp
7.63 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
28 mpg
24 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
665 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
665 mi
510 mi
Audi S8 plus 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).
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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
172.8 kWh
189.4 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi S8 plus cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data