The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 96,100
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
€ 238,800
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 9.4 inches taller than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
59.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (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 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
124.6
208.4
207.4 in
Length
208.4 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4321 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
12.88 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
CDRA
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
366 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
11.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
11.81 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
24 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
350 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
577 mi
350 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
269.1 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
183.8 kWh
269.1 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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