The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 138,900
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 114,900
 Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 560
€ 138,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,900

ⓘ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 6.3 FSI W12 is 5.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 560.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 560
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
207.4 in
Length
201.8 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 560
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4630 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6096 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.41 %
Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 560
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 560
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
493 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
461 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560

Performance

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 560
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560

▶ REPLAY
9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
9.53 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
20 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 560
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
585 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
470 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 560
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
225.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 560
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data