The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 91,100
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 4.2 FSI
€ 222,800
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 91,100
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 4.2 FSI is 4.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
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 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
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 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4211 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
794 lb
15.87 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

General

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CDRA
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
366 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
11.51 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
386 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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