The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

€ 74,600
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 152,500
 Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 74,600
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 TFSI is 0.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
119.5
201.4
202.2 in
Length
201.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.85 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
M 157.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
14.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
14.69 lb/hp
7.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
27 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
431 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
191.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data