The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 145,100
 Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 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 0.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
119.5
201.3
202.2 in
Length
201.3 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
11.79 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
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
CLAB
Engine Code
M 157.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
537 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
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

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.7 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
8.7 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
198.9 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data