Audi A8 L 60 TDI vs Mercedes-Benz S 680

Audi A8 L 60 TDI

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

Mercedes-Benz S 680

Sedan · Diesel · FWD

Car A

Audi A8 L 60 TDI

A premium AWD diesel with strong torque and swift acceleration, the Audi A8 L 60 TDI is built for effortless long-distance travel. It blends 0–100 km/h in 4.4 s with a 7.0 L/100 km combined figure for efficiency in its class.

5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety7 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 63 / 51

City 30 / 16

Budget / value 39 / 6

Road trip 71 / 66

Performance 36 / 49

Cargo 28 / 28

Practical 44 / 23

Premium 67 / 89

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 L 60 TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz S 680

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 L 60 TDI Mercedes-Benz S 680

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Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 60 TDI

Quick 0–100 km/h in 4.4 s and 600 Nm for confident overtakes
AWD traction adds confidence in winter and wet conditions
Efficient for its class at 7.0 L/100 km on the combined cycle
Five seats and a 505‑liter trunk suit road trips and growing families
High purchase price at 86,000 positions it firmly in the premium segment
Diesel-only powertrain with no hybrid or EV option
Less suited to cargo‑heavy hauling despite a usable trunk
Not the best match for frequent short city trips

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 60 TDI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A8 L 60 TDI uses 7.0 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 60 TDI

Mercedes-Benz S 680

Verdict

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