The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 95,200
€ 141,400
€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 141,400
ⓘ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 55 TFSI is 7.1 cm shorter and 7.4 cm wider.
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
1473
1945
2130
1473
1871
2120
1945 mm
Width
1871 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1473 mm
Height
1473 mm
2998
5172
3165
5243
5172 mm
Length
5243 mm
2998 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
2005 kg
Kerb Weight
2115 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2615 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
5.2 %
General
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
CZSE
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
6208 CC
335 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
518 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
335 bhp
518 bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
500 NM
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
630 NM
at 5200 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
500 NM
630 NM
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Performance
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
▶ REPLAY
5.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.08 kg/bhp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
5.99 kg/bhp
4.08 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
36 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
26 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
574 mi
Range
375 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
574 mi
375 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
282.3 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
214 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
355 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
685 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
