The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
€ 74,000

€ 236,200

€ 74,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 236,200
ⓘ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 15 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 3.9 cm lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1460
1949
2111
1499
1915
2130
1949 mm
Width
1915 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1499 mm
2992
5137
3165
5287
5137 mm
Length
5287 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1915 kg
Kerb Weight
2250 kg
2530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2750 kg

Weight Difference:
335 kg
14.89 %

General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
M 279.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
621 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
247 bhp
621 bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2300 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
550 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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7.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.62 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
7.75 kg/bhp
3.62 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
874 mi
Range
418 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
874 mi
418 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).
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).
225.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
131.6 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
530 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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