The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 85,300

€ 141,400

€ 85,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 141,400
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 2.2 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
1471
1949
2111
1473
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1473 mm
3122
5265
3165
5243
5265 mm
Length
5243 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
2115 kg
2585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2615 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
4.96 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
CTBA
Engine Code
M 156.984

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
6208 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
518 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
518 bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
630 NM
at 5200 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
580 NM
630 NM
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
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7.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.08 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.91 kg/bhp
4.08 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
38 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
849 mi
Range
375 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
849 mi
375 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).
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).
282.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
282.3 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
355 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
500 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
560 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data