The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
€ 98,700
€ 145,100
€ 98,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A8 L 55 TFSI is 7.4 inches longer and 2.9 inches wider.
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
58.5
76.6
83.9
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.6 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
123.1
208.7
119.5
201.3
208.7 in
Length
201.3 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.24 %
General
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
D5 (4N)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CZSE
Engine Code
M 157.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
335 hp
537 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.7 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
13.36 lb/hp
8.7 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
30 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
574 mi
Range
533 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
574 mi
533 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
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).
198.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
