Audi A8 L 50 TDI vs Mercedes-Benz S 680

Audi A8 L 50 TDI

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

Mercedes-Benz S 680

Sedan · Diesel · FWD

Car A

Audi A8 L 50 TDI

A premium AWD diesel with strong torque and long-haul efficiency, the A8 L 50 TDI suits road trips and year-round commuting. It’s quick and spacious for five with a 505 L trunk, but it won’t satisfy tight budgets or cargo-heavy needs.

5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety6.7 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz S 680

A luxury four-seater with immense V8 performance and long-distance ease, the Mercedes-Benz S 680 shines for premium travel and road trips. Its very high price, fuel use, four-seat layout, and FWD setup limit appeal for city use or larger families.

4 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety612 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 54 / 51

City 30 / 16

Budget / value 24 / 6

Road trip 71 / 66

Performance 40 / 49

Cargo 28 / 28

Practical 33 / 23

Premium 67 / 89

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 L 50 TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz S 680

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 L 50 TDI Mercedes-Benz S 680

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Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 50 TDI

Diesel efficiency (6.7 L/100 km) supports long-distance road trips
600 Nm torque and 286 hp make overtakes effortless
AWD adds confidence in winter and poor weather
505 L trunk and five seats suit growing families
Price of 86,900 doesn’t align with budget-focused priorities
Diesel-only powertrain won’t suit buyers avoiding diesel
Not designed for cargo-heavy hauling despite a large trunk
0–100 km/h in 5.9 s may not satisfy maximum-acceleration seekers

Mercedes-Benz S 680

Very rapid acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.5 s) and 300 km/h top speed.
Four-seat layout tailored to luxury travel.
550 L trunk capacity suits long road trips.
Strong safety ranking in our data for long-distance confidence.
Very high purchase price (200,000).
High fuel consumption at 14 L/100 km combined.
Only four seats limits family flexibility.
FWD layout may not suit buyers expecting RWD/AWD.

Verdict

Pick Audi A8 L 50 TDI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A8 L 50 TDI uses 6.7 L/100km vs 14.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 680 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz S 680 puts out 612 hp vs 286 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 50 TDI

Mercedes-Benz S 680

Verdict

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