The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)

€ 138,900
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 145,100
 Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 138,900
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. The Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 is 6.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
119.5
201.3
207.4 in
Length
201.3 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.47 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)

General

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
M 157.980
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
493 hp
537 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
461 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Performance

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.7 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
9.53 lb/hp
8.7 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
20 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
533 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
470 mi
533 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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).
198.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
225.5 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data