The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 93,600
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 50 TDI
€ 238,800
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 50 TDI is 12.2 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1473
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
1945
2130
1501
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
1914
2130
1945 mm
Width
1914 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1473 mm
Height
1501 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
2998
5172
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
3165
5294
5172 mm
Length
5294 mm
2998 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
2250 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2750 kg
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
200 kg
8.89 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
D5 (4N)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
DDVC
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
282 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
621 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 bhp
621 bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
600 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2300 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
600 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 50 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

58 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
7.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.62 kg/bhp
Audi A8 50 TDI
7.27 kg/bhp
3.62 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
50 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
44 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
350 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
350 mi
Mercedes S 65 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).
269.1 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
269.1 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
181 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
345 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 50 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
640 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data