The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 78,700
€ 140,000
€ 78,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,000
ⓘ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 3.1 cm longer, 7.4 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi S8.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi S8
1473
1871
2120
1474
1945
2130
1871 mm
Width
1945 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1473 mm
Height
1474 mm
3165
5210
2998
5179
5210 mm
Length
5179 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2998 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi S8
2000 kg
Kerb Weight
2305 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2835 kg
Weight Difference:
305 kg
13.23 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi S8
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 S8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
563 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
232 bhp
563 bhp
Audi S8
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
540 NM
800 NM
Audi S8
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec
Audi S8
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8.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.09 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
8.62 kg/bhp
4.09 kg/bhp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
34 mpg
25 mpg
Audi S8
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
665 mi
Range
451 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
665 mi
451 mi
Audi S8
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).
214 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
172.8 kWh
214 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
223 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
263 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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