The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 93,600
€ 134,200
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A8 50 TDI is 2.3 inches longer and 2.9 inches wider.
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
58
76.6
83.9
58
73.7
83.5
76.6 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58 in
118
203.6
119.5
201.3
203.6 in
Length
201.3 in
118 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.96 %
General
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
DDVC
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
16.02 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
42 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
37 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
799 mi
Range
375 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
375 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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).
282.3 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
282.3 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
