The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

€ 102,300
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 152,500
 Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 102,300
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 4.2 TDI is 1.9 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 3.9 cm lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
1949
2111
1499
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
1915
2130
1949 mm
Width
1915 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1460 mm
Height
1499 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
2992
5135
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
3035
5116
5135 mm
Length
5116 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
2115 kg
Kerb Weight
2045 kg
2705 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2700 kg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.31 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CTEC
Engine Code
M 157.985
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
577 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 bhp
577 bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
900 NM
at 2250 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
850 NM
900 NM
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
5.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.54 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
5.57 kg/bhp
3.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
39 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
431 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
148.1 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 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
655 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data