The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC+ 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 161,400
 Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC+ 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 63 AMG long
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 161,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC+ 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
75.4
83.9
74.6 in
Width
75.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
56.9 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC+ 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
208.4
198.9 in
Length
208.4 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6052 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.65 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC+ 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
D3 (4E)
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
BSM
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG long

Performance

Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.56 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
7.56 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
12 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
388 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
212.1 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1488 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data