The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 93,600
€ 146,000
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 146,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 50 TDI is 7.1 cm shorter, 7.4 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
1473
1945
2130
1485
1871
2120
1945 mm
Width
1871 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1473 mm
Height
1485 mm
2998
5172
3165
5243
5172 mm
Length
5243 mm
2998 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
2140 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2640 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
4.21 %
General
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
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 50 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
DDVC
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
6208 CC
282 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
518 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 bhp
518 bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
600 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
630 NM
at 5200 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
600 NM
630 NM
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Performance
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
▶ REPLAY
7.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.13 kg/bhp
Audi A8 50 TDI
7.27 kg/bhp
4.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
50 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
44 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
799 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
386 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
181 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
347 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
640 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
