The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
€ 70,000
€ 145,100
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,100
ⓘ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 is 2.4 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
1460
1949
2111
1485
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1460 mm
Height
1485 mm
2992
5137
3035
5113
5137 mm
Length
5113 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
1870 kg
Kerb Weight
2120 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2670 kg
Weight Difference:
250 kg
11.79 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CLAB
Engine Code
M 157.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
537 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
537 bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
400 NM
800 NM
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
9.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.95 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
9.3 kg/bhp
3.95 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
38 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
34 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
932 mi
Range
533 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
533 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
198.9 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
