The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
€ 110,300

€ 236,200

€ 110,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 236,200
ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 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
59
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
122.9
207.3
124.6
208.1
207.3 in
Length
208.1 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
4960 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
8.89 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
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
7-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
CTGA
Engine Code
M 279.980

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
429 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
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.53 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
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
566 mi
Range
418 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
566 mi
418 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).
225.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
170.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 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
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data