The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 138,400
 Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S8 is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
74.6 in
Width
73.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
201.3
198.9 in
Length
201.3 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5754 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.65 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
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
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

Performance

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

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
388 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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).
272.8 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
554 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data