The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)

€ 102,300
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 238,600
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,600

ⓘ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 TDI is 6.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
59.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)
75.4
83.9
76.7 in
Width
75.4 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)
124.6
208.4
202.2 in
Length
208.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.01 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
CTEC
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
418 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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).
225.5 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data