The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

€ 81,700
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 155,800
 Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) Mercedes S 63 AMG long
€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 155,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is 2 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 24.2 cm taller than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1499
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
1915
2130
1949 mm
Width
1915 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1741 mm
Height
1499 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
3165
5287
5267 mm
Length
5287 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
1965 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2540 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2725 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
105 kg
5.07 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
M 157.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
577 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 bhp
577 bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
900 NM
at 2250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
550 NM
900 NM
Mercedes S 63 AMG long

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

56 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
7.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.59 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.96 kg/bhp
3.59 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
43 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
423 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
423 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).
195.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
195.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
242 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
655 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data