The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 81,700
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 222,800
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 222,800

ⓘ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 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 65 AMG long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
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
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4332 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
13.43 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.54 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
30 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
386 mi
Mercedes S 65 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).
274.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data