The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
€ 147,900

€ 236,200

€ 147,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 236,200
ⓘ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 plus cod is 5.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.4
76.7
83.1
59
75.4
83.9
76.7 in
Width
75.4 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.4 in
Height
59 in
117.9
202.6
124.6
208.1
202.6 in
Length
208.1 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
8.23 %

General
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
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 S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
DDTA
Engine Code
M 279.980

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
597 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Performance
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
510 mi
Range
418 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
510 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
225.5 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 plus cod
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data