The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 82,600
€ 146,000
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 146,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 10.1 inches taller than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
68.5
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
68.5 in
Height
58.5 in
122.9
207.4
124.6
206.4
207.4 in
Length
206.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.32 %
General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
▶ REPLAY
17.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.11 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.89 lb/hp
9.11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
36 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
29 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
861 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
386 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
274.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
558 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
