The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
€ 95,200

€ 152,500

€ 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
76.6
83.9
59
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
118
203.6
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
Weight
5952 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.95 %

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
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG
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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
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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).
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










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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