The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC+ 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 74,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 161,400
 Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC+ 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 63 AMG long
€ 74,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 161,400

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 6.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC+ 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
75.4
83.9
76.7 in
Width
75.4 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC+ 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
208.4
202.2 in
Length
208.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6052 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.49 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC+ 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
247 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG long

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
17.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.56 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
17.09 lb/hp
7.56 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
30 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
874 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
874 mi
388 mi
Mercedes S 63 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).
212.1 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
131.6 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1488 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data