The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
€ 92,000

€ 152,700

€ 92,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 152,700
ⓘ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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 0.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
57.9
76.7
83.1
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
122.9
207.3
124.6
206.4
207.3 in
Length
206.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.07 %

General
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CHJA
Engine Code
M 157.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
537 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Performance
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.91 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
18.17 lb/hp
8.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
769 mi
Range
533 mi
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
769 mi
533 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data