The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 77,600
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 230,400
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 77,600
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 3.0 TDI is 10.8 cm shorter, 7.8 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
1949
2111
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1460 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
2992
5135
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
3165
5243
5135 mm
Length
5243 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2275 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2710 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
320 kg
14.07 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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
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
CTBA
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
621 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
621 bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2300 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
580 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
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
7.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.66 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
7.7 kg/bhp
3.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
39 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
391 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
334 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
435 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data