Audi A8 L 70 TDI vs Mercedes-Benz S 680

Audi A8 L 70 TDI

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

Mercedes-Benz S 680

Sedan · Diesel · FWD

Car A

Audi A8 L 70 TDI

The Audi A8 L 70 TDI blends strong diesel performance and AWD confidence with efficiency that suits long road trips. It’s a premium choice with five seats and a useful 505 L trunk, best for buyers prioritizing power and all-weather comfort over cargo-maximizing needs.

5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety6.3 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 31 / 16

Budget / value 25 / 6

Road trip 71 / 66

Performance 42 / 49

Cargo 28 / 28

Practical 33 / 23

Premium 68 / 89

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 L 70 TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz S 680

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 L 70 TDI Mercedes-Benz S 680

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 70 TDI

Abundant passing power from 340 hp and 800 Nm.
AWD traction supports winter and wet-road confidence.
Efficient for its class at 6.3 combined consumption on long trips.
Five seats and a 505 L trunk work well for family road travel.
Premium price of 86,700 may exceed budget-focused expectations.
Diesel powertrain may not align with your fueling preferences.
No electrified driving capability.
Five seats and a 505 L trunk may not satisfy larger families or cargo-heavy use.

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 70 TDI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A8 L 70 TDI uses 6.3 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 340 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 70 TDI

Mercedes-Benz S 680

Verdict

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