The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 78,100
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 230,400
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 230,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 4.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
124.6
206.4
202.2 in
Length
206.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4288 lb
Curb Weight
5016 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5975 lb
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
728 lb
14.51 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CHJA
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
4
Cylinders
12
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
17.72 lb/hp
8.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
37 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
391 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
739 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
270.9 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
538 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data