The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

€ 85,300
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 155,800
 Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) Mercedes S 63 AMG long
€ 85,300
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 a little. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
75.4
83.9
76.7 in
Width
75.4 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
124.6
208.1
207.3 in
Length
208.1 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6008 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.89 %
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
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CTBA
Engine Code
M 157.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG long

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
17.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.91 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.44 lb/hp
7.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
849 mi
Range
423 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
849 mi
423 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
195.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
195.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data