The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
€ 81,000
€ 152,500
€ 81,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 152,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 3.0 TDI is 0.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
57.5
76.7
83.1
59
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
117.8
202.2
119.5
201.4
202.2 in
Length
201.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.39 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CTBD
Engine Code
M 157.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
258 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
16.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
16.71 lb/hp
7.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
879 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
879 mi
431 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
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).
191.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
