The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
€ 104,400

€ 155,800

€ 104,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 155,800
ⓘ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 6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
57.5
76.7
83.1
59
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
117.8
202.2
124.6
208.1
202.2 in
Length
208.1 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6008 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.57 %

General
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CTGA
Engine Code
M 157.985

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Performance
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
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10.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.91 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.05 lb/hp
7.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
423 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
572 mi
423 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
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).
195.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
168.7 kWh
195.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data