The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 100,100
€ 141,400
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 141,400
ⓘ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 S8 is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
56.9
74.6
79.8
58
73.7
83.5
74.6 in
Width
73.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58 in
115.9
198.9
124.6
206.4
198.9 in
Length
206.4 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5765 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.72 %
General
Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
D3 (4E)
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
BSM
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
465 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
9 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
12 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
418 mi
Range
375 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
375 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).
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).
282.3 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
282.3 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
