The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 110,300

€ 219,000

€ 110,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 219,000
ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod is 0.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.9
76.7
83.1
58
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58 in
122.9
207.3
124.6
206.4
207.3 in
Length
206.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4519 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
9.69 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 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 275
CTGA
Engine Code
M 275.982

4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 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
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.53 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
19 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
566 mi
Range
378 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
566 mi
378 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
280.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
170.4 kWh
280.3 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
571 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
959 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data