The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 86,800
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 222,800
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 86,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI is 2.2 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
1949
2111
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1949 mm
Width
1871 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
3122
5265
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
3165
5243
5265 mm
Length
5243 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2270 kg
2530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2705 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
315 kg
13.88 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
306 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
306 bhp
604 bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
440 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

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

82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
6.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.76 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
6.39 kg/bhp
3.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
36 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
27 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
645 mi
386 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 TFSI
149.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data