The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 236,200
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 236,200

ⓘ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 15 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 3.9 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 tiptronic (11 - 13)
1949
2111
1499
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
1915
2130
1949 mm
Width
1915 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1499 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
3165
5287
5137 mm
Length
5287 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1870 kg
Kerb Weight
2250 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2750 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
380 kg
16.89 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
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 65 AMG long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
CLAB
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
621 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
621 bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2300 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
400 NM
1000 NM
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
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
38 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
418 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
418 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).
225.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data