The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)

€ 100,200
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 238,600
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 100,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,600

ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 9.4 inches taller than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
59.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)
75.4
83.9
76.7 in
Width
75.4 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
68.5 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)
124.6
208.4
207.4 in
Length
208.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
10.22 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)

General

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
CEUA
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
10.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.76 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
418 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
588 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
225.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
179.9 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data