The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 74,600
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 222,800
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 74,600
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 TFSI is 4.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
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 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
124.6
206.4
202.2 in
Length
206.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4200 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
805 lb
16.09 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
14.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
14.69 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
27 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
20 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
386 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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).
274.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data