The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 91,100
€ 109,600
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 420 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e.
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
58
73.7
83.5
58.5
76.6
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
200
123.1
208.7
200 in
Length
208.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
4608 lb
Curb Weight
5302 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6437 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
13.09 %
General
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
W221
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
316 hp
443 hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
538 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
11.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
94 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
25 mpg
94 mpg
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
18 mpg
city
No data
33 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
595 mi
Range
1616 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
595 mi
1616 mi
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
47.3 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
193.4 kWh
47.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
