The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 70,000
€ 222,800
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 222,800
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.5
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
117.8
202.2
124.6
206.4
202.2 in
Length
206.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4123 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb
Weight Difference:
882 lb
17.62 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CLAB
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
32 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
932 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
386 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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).
274.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
