The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 95,200
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 222,800
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 95,200
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 4.0 TFSI cod is 10.6 cm shorter, 7.8 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1460 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
3165
5243
5137 mm
Length
5243 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1970 kg
Kerb Weight
2270 kg
2545 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2705 kg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
300 kg
13.22 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

General

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CEUA
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
3993 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
414 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
414 bhp
604 bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
600 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
4.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.76 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4.76 kg/bhp
3.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
30 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
595 mi
386 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 4.0 TFSI cod
178.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data