The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

€ 95,200
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 55 TFSI
€ 152,500
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 152,500

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 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
58
Blueprint Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
75.4
83.9
76.6 in
Width
75.4 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
118
203.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
119.5
201.4
203.6 in
Length
201.4 in
118 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.95 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

General

Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
D5 (4N)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CZSE
Engine Code
M 157.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
335 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
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
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 55 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

 REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
13.19 lb/hp
7.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
30 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
574 mi
431 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).
191.4 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data