The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)

€ 74,900
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 219,000
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 74,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 219,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 10.6 cm shorter, 7.8 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1460 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
3165
5243
5137 mm
Length
5243 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1915 kg
Kerb Weight
2270 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2705 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
355 kg
15.64 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 bhp
604 bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
550 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
7.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.76 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
7.75 kg/bhp
3.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
44 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
35 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
874 mi
Range
378 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
874 mi
378 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
280.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
131.6 kWh
280.3 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
355 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
655 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data