The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
€ 95,200
€ 145,100
€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,100
ⓘ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 55 TFSI is 5.9 cm longer, 7.4 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
3035
5113
5172 mm
Length
5113 mm
2998 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
2005 kg
Kerb Weight
2120 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2670 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
5.42 %
General
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CZSE
Engine Code
M 157.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
335 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
537 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
335 bhp
537 bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
500 NM
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
500 NM
800 NM
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
5.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.95 kg/bhp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
5.99 kg/bhp
3.95 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
36 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
34 mpg
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
574 mi
Range
533 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
574 mi
533 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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).
198.9 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
685 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
